AAHP Diabetes Education Classes

AAHP Diabetes Education Classes (View Details)

Led by health educators/doctors, AAHP education classes offer information, strategies, and practical skill-building to Montgomery County residents who want to prevent or manage diabetes. The 4-class series are accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. For convenience, classes are held at various locations throughout the County.A...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Diabetes, African Community, African American Community

Services

Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, General Health Education Programs

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East County Community Recreation
East County Community Recreation
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Note: the 4 class sessions are held throughout the year. see the website for details. www.aahpmontgomerycounty.org

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Diabetes Support & Continuing Education Meetings (View Details)

Join family members living with diabetes to share concerns, stories, resources and self-management strategies. New members are welcome. Healthy refreshments are served. Various locations and times available - find the one nearest to you.

Organization: Suburban Hospital Healthcare System Community Health

Target Population

Services

Chronic Disease Self Management Programs

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Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center
80A Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Holiday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive
Wheaton, MD 20906

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Diabetes Prevention and Education (View Details)

The purpose of this program is to help people who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes make lifestyle changes. Research has shown that losing weight and exercising most days of the week may prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, a serious medical condition that develops more frequently in ...

Organization: Holy Cross Hospital

Target Population

Adults, Diabetes

Services

Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, Nutrition Education

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Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) at MedStar Montgomery (View Details)

A two-session class series to help you self-manage diabetes on a daily basis. Staffed by a certified diabetes educator. This series will help you learn how to better manage your diabetes with tips on self-care, healthy eating and being active.

Organization: MedStar Montgomery Community Outreach

Target Population

Services

Chronic Disease Self Management Programs

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Diabetes Dining Club and the African Healthy Living Club (View Details)

AAHP coordinates two monthly clubs, the Diabetes Dining Club and the African Healthy Living Club. Both clubs provide a welcoming environment in which community members can: Enjoy a diabetic-friendly meal and learn healthy eating tips Network with others facing similar health issues Hear about new and effective management strategies...

Organization: Office of Community Affairs - DHHS

Target Population

Diabetes, African Community, African American Community

Services

Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, Nutrition Education

Locations: View Location(s)

East County Community Recreation
East County Community Recreation
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Note: the 4 class sessions are held throughout the year. see the website for details. www.aahpmontgomerycounty.org
White Oak Community Recreation Center
1700 April Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Hours of Operation:
- Wed: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm