Living Well With Diabetes Workshop Series Offers Strategies, Support
Nearly half of American adults have diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Complications from diabetes can bring about kidney failure, blindness, stroke and many other serious health issues. Simple lifestyle changes can make a powerful difference for those living with diabetes. To help local citizens address this important health issue, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is partnering with Juniper, a service of Minnesota’s Area Agencies on Aging, to host Living Well with Diabetes in New Ulm. This six-session workshop will guide community members to develop lifestyle strategies to improve their overall well-being.
Nearly half of American adults have diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Complications from diabetes can bring about kidney failure, blindness, stroke and many other serious health issues. Simple lifestyle changes can make a powerful difference for those living with diabetes.
To help local citizens address this important health issue, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is partnering with Juniper, a service of Minnesota’s Area Agencies on Aging, to host Living Well with Diabetes in New Ulm. This six-session workshop will guide community members to develop lifestyle strategies to improve their overall well-being.
“We’re proud to team up with Juniper to help our neighbors in New Ulm take control of their health,” said Sarah Anderson, a regional manager with LSS Meals. “Through education, lifestyle changes, and community support, this six-part workshop empowers participants to enjoy their fullest, healthiest lives.”
The sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday for six weeks from August 29 to October 3 at the New Ulm Senior & Community Center, 600 North German Street. The sessions are free and open to adults with Type II diabetes, pre-diabetes, family members and caregivers. Lunch will be provided.
Health professionals with the LSS Meals service and Juniper will work with participants to develop weekly action plans, share experiences and support one another with problem solving as they carry out their self-management plans. Participants will learn practical techniques to manage diabetes-related symptoms including fatigue, pain, abnormal blood sugar levels and stress. The workshops will also focus on how participants can work with family members and healthcare providers toward the best outcome.
For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or call 1.866.974.0283.
Juniper™ network is a centralized hub of community providers delivering evidence-based programs to help people manage chronic health conditions, improve balance and prevent falls, and foster well-being. More information about workshops is available at www.yourjuniper.org.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota began in 1865 when a Lutheran pastor and his congregation opened an orphanage for children near Red Wing in southeastern Minnesota. Today, with 2,300 employees and 8,000 volunteers, Lutheran Social Service supports one in 65 Minnesotans through services that inspire hope, change lives and build community. Statewide, the organization seeks to foster safe and supportive homes for children, restore health and wellness in families, empower people with disabilities to live the lives they imagine, and promote health, independence and quality of life for older adults. For comprehensive information about the work of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, visit www.lssmn.org.