The more you know about your diabetes, the better you'll be able to manage it, and in turn help to prevent or delay serious complications associated with the disease.

The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Winnsboro, which is accredited by the American Diabetes Association, is designed to help you integrate diabetes management into your everyday life. You can learn what you need to know to take care of yourself and lead an active, healthy life through these program components:

• Individual instruction 
• A series of education classes
• Follow-up evaluation sessions (after completing the education classes) 
• A free community support group that meets monthly

Family members are encouraged to attend the program with you for no extra fee.