The ADRC-Green County Office is offering a high-evidence based, self-management workshop called Healthy Living with Diabetes (HLWD). Healthy Living with Diabetes was developed and researched at Stanford University of Wisconsin to improve confidence and reduce hospitalizations, doctor visits and emergency department visits for people with diabetes.

We all know of someone who has Diabetes, whether that be our spouse, children, friends, family, or even ourselves. It’s serious. Having Diabetes is a big change to people’s lives – some almost feel it controls their life. What would you think of spending just 2 1/2 hours a week for six weeks, to learn how you can take control of your diabetes and your life? That’s only approximately 15 hours to learn tools that will help you for the rest of your life!

Here’s what you’ll learn in Healthy Living with Diabetes: healthy eating; reading nutrition labels and planning low-fat meals; fun ways to get active; foot care; preventing or delaying complications; preventing low blood sugar; tips for talking with their doctor and family about their diabetes and general health; and so much more!!

Our next Healthy Living with Diabetes starts on Tuesday, March 7th and runs through April 11th. The workshop will meet from 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (CST), at the Monticello Public Library, 512 E. Lake Avenue in Monticello. There is no charge for the workshop. When you participate in the workshop, you will receive a FREE copy of the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions (Fourth Edition).

Space is limited and pre-registration is necessary. No living-in county requirements. If you have Type II Diabetes, Prediabetes, or live with someone who has Type II Diabetes or Prediabetes, please consider signing up for this workshop. Or, talk to your friends and family who have Diabetes and let them know of this opportunity.

Call the ADRC of Green County Office at (608) 328-9499, to sign up today!