Through collaboration with community agencies and individuals, the “Take Action Galveston” curriculum was developed.  It is a series of classes designed to help people with diabetes understand how it affects their body and how to make the best decisions regarding diabetes management on a daily basis.  Volunteers and health professionals are recruited to become Diabetes Health Coaches to present community classes.

 The following are ongoing diabetes self management events. 

• Diabetes education classes and support groups offered in English and Spanish, Click here for class locations and times
• Health Coach training
• Healthy eating cooking classes

 The program is open to anyone who would like more information about diabetes.

Locations: Education classes and support groups are held in Galveston and Texas City.  Call for class schedules on the Bolivar Peninsula.

Cost: Classes are $5.00 per session when held at Galveston and Texas City.  There is no charge for classes taught at other sites.

Community Partners Include: 4C's Clinics,  UTMB Department of Family Medicine, Stark Diabetes Center, UTMB Schools of Nursing and of Occupational Therapy, Mainland Medical Center, Texas Cooperative Extension Galveston County Office, Area Health Education Center, Galveston County Parks and Senior Citizens programs, Connect Transportation, St. Vincent’s House, Jesse Tree, Houston Food Bank, Texas Medical Foundation, local grocery stores and various faith based institutions.

For additional information, call 409-747-0822 or the Administrative Assistant for Community Health Services at 409-938-2456.