Virtual and In Person Programming
DIABETES SUPPORT SERVICES
It is the purpose of Diabetes Support Services to individuals living with diabetes and their families replacing their fear with education and empowerment so they can live full and productive lives.
DIABETES
MADE SIMPLE
Testimonials – Diabetes Made Simple
From Terry
“I have learned lots of good things to help me understand about diabetes and how to take care of myself…”
“I am learning how to eat better, how to check my blood, what to do when I feel sick, how important it is to exercise and take care of myself”
“I always thought it was just me, but it helps I am not the only one.”
“I notified my physician and she would refer clients”
From Eileen
“I have learned more options on what to eat; if a meter or lancet device is not for you, get another option; positive class-very uplifting.”
What stood out? “The willingness of the class leaders to answer questions….they made you feel that yes you could improve your life with diabetes”
Have you seen results? “Yes-a lower A1c number, mindful eating – planning ahead really helps to keep a person on track”
From Tracy
“I have learned I don’t have to give up on living a healthy productive life just because I have chronic diabetes”
What stood out? “ I really enjoyed and loved the presenters, they are so knowledgeable and show true care and loving kindness towards the class”
Have you seen results? “Yes when I stay on the high fiber fruits and vegetables I have more energy. I have lost 10 lbs since the start of this class”
From Jody
“I have learned to take my insulin. A1c has gone down. How to deal with sugar intake. Blood pressure along with testing blood sugar”
“This has been the most help especially since all the classes I’ve ever been to. My A1c has dropped. I have lost weight. Learned to use portion sizes…I LOVE THIS CLASS!”
Teddi
“I have learned the importance of reading labels….recognizing sugars, getting through decisions without feeling I’m missing out”
“I feel full longer eating the right foods and enjoy the right foods more than the foods I was eating before”
Leslee
“I have learned so much. I’ve been a diabetic for 20 years, but I am still hearing and learning new information….about the disease and the drugs”
Al
“I have learned to keep at it. Each person is a snowflake”
Improvements –“I exercise more and blood pressure is lower”
“Great class”
Others
“I have learned how to live more comfortably with diabetes (not to hide having this disease from family and friends). Smaller class makes for more discussion and comment. Taking blood sugars more than once a day is informative in way I eat.”
“My A1c is lower, weight loss, try eating on a meal plan & not grabbing whatever/whenever.”
“Thank you for your wonderful dedication & support & concerns – so beneficial to us all- talked with staff person at Dr. office and ask that she recommend DSS to patients”
From Terry
“I have learned lots of good things to help me understand about diabetes and how to take care of myself…”
“I am learning how to eat better, how to check my blood, what to do when I feel sick, how important it is to exercise and take care of myself”
“I always thought it was just me, but it helps I am not the only one.”
“I notified my physician and she would refer clients”
From Eileen
“I have learned more options on what to eat; if a meter or lancet device is not for you, get another option; positive class-very uplifting.”
What stood out? “The willingness of the class leaders to answer questions….they made you feel that yes you could improve your life with diabetes”
Have you seen results? “Yes-a lower A1c number, mindful eating – planning ahead really helps to keep a person on track”
From Tracy
“I have learned I don’t have to give up on living a healthy productive life just because I have chronic diabetes”
What stood out? “ I really enjoyed and loved the presenters, they are so knowledgeable and show true care and loving kindness towards the class”
Have you seen results? “Yes when I stay on the high fiber fruits and vegetables I have more energy. I have lost 10 lbs since the start of this class”
From Jody
“I have learned to take my insulin. A1c has gone down. How to deal with sugar intake. Blood pressure along with testing blood sugar”
“This has been the most help especially since all the classes I’ve ever been to. My A1c has dropped. I have lost weight. Learned to use portion sizes…I LOVE THIS CLASS!”
Teddi
“I have learned the importance of reading labels….recognizing sugars, getting through decisions without feeling I’m missing out”
“I feel full longer eating the right foods and enjoy the right foods more than the foods I was eating before”
Leslee
“I have learned so much. I’ve been a diabetic for 20 years, but I am still hearing and learning new information….about the disease and the drugs”
Al
“I have learned to keep at it. Each person is a snowflake”
Improvements –“I exercise more and blood pressure is lower”
“Great class”
Others
“I have learned how to live more comfortably with diabetes (not to hide having this disease from family and friends). Smaller class makes for more discussion and comment. Taking blood sugars more than once a day is informative in way I eat.”
“My A1c is lower, weight loss, try eating on a meal plan & not grabbing whatever/whenever.”
“Thank you for your wonderful dedication & support & concerns – so beneficial to us all- talked with staff person at Dr. office and ask that she recommend DSS to patients”
It is the purpose of Diabetes Support Services to individuals living with diabetes and their families replacing their fear with education and empowerment so they can live full and productive lives.