CLASS SCHEDULE
Central Administration Building
3607 Rivera Ave., 79905
Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ext. 372 & 355
Northeast Family Practice Clinic
4875 Maxwell, 79904
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ext. 113
Agua Dulce
901 Ascensión, 79928
Mondays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ext. 486 & 490
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program at Project Vida is funded and accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It was one of the first community classes offered by Project Vida, becoming formalized 12 years ago after a nurse would go to community centers to teach people about the risk for diabetes, a prevalent issue in El Paso. Now, the class has a 7 class curriculum, which is taught by a chronic care coordinator, and anyone who finishes the class receives a free glucometer.
Click on each heading bellow to learn about the curriculum of the class and how to access the class.
About the Class
Through education and awareness, we provide the necessary tools for adequate diabetes self-management and the prevention of complications. The Diabetes Self-Management Program helps improve the quality of life for people with diabetes and those at risk of developing the disease. We offer 7 group sessions to participants without insurance and 7 one-on-one sessions for those with insurance.
A free glucometer is provided to every participant completing the whole course, which consists of a two-hour weekly class for a period of 7 weeks. Learn about the following topics:
Understanding the Human Body
Types of Diabetes and Understanding Carbohydrates
Food Groups and Reading Labels
Self-Monitoring
The Importance of Physical Activity
Diabetes Complications
Medications
After completion of the class, participants are encoraged to join the Chronic Condition Support Group, in order to continue on the path to wellness. More information about that program can be found here.
Joining the Class
To figure out when a class is starting, please call us at (915) 533 7057 extensions 372 or 355. By calling, you may also be able to find and join other appropriate classes. As well, people are often refered to classes through the completion of other classes, by outreach events, or by clinics, as part of the intergrated care system.
This class is offered at three diferent locations:
Central Administration Building
3607 Rivera Ave., 79905
Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ext. 372 & 355
Northeast Family Practice Clinic
4875 Maxwell, 79904
Tuesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ext. 113
Agua Dulce
901 Ascensión, 79928
Mondays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ext. 486 & 490
Graduates of the Diabetes Self-Management Education program hold up their certificates of completion.
For more information, please contact Mayra: may.mendoza@pvida.net