Diabetes is a self-management disease
	Successful management of Diabetes is 5% doctor and 95% patient
	Persons with diabetes make many decision about the management of their diabetes every day
	Knowledge of diabetes and self-management information is necessary to make the best decisions
	Good control of blood sugars can reduce the risk of long term complications (heart attack, stroke, loss of limbs, loss of vision, kidney failure)
	$0.06 of every health care dollar is spent for the treatment of complications of diabetes

Advantages of Diabetes Education Close to Home

	Taught by people you know
	In a comfortable and familiar facility
	A safe environment
	Interactive and informative
	Time for questions and concerns
	Family and friends are welcome
	No cost

Barriers to attending hospital or clinic based Diabetes Education Classes

	Location of the hospital or clinic
	Lack of transportation
	Cost of the classes
	Time

The "Take Action" series of Diabetes Self-Management  is a series of classes designed to help people with diabetes to understand how diabetes affects their body and how to make the best decisions regarding their management of diabetes on a daily basis. The emphasis is on learning to set goals to make life easier. Click here to see the classes that are offered.