Familias Unidas International, Inc.
Living well with Diabetes
Evidence Based Programs - THE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ​
Familias Unidas International, Inc.'s Diabetes Self-Management Program, a Self Management Resource Program with the Self Management Resource Center (SMRC).
We practice PERSON CENTERED CARE
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We Promote HEALTH ...
of the Person (of the totality of the person's health)
for the Person (promoting the fulfillment of the person's goals)
by the Person (extending ourselves as full human beings with high ethical aspirations)
and with the Person (working respectfully, in collaboration and in an empowering manner)
Living Well with Diabetes (also known as Diabetes Self-Management Program)
Living Well with Diabetes is designed to help persons with this medical condition learn how to live well. Topics include: techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear and frustration; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; healthy eating, appropriate use of medication; and working with healthcare providers.
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Available in person and online
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English - Diabetes Self-Management Program
Spanish - Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes
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Cost
Free
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The Diabetes Self Management Program (DSMP) is an SMRC Evidence-Based Self-Management Program originally developed at Stanford University and it's recommended by CDC. Bibliography available HERE.