self help: Diabetes self-help classes offered this week

Special to the E-E A free diabetes self-help course designed to educate those with diabetes on how to manage, control and live a healthy life will be offered at the Washington County Health Department. This four session course will include professionals speaking about what diabetes is specifically, how it affects eyes and the body in general, how to manage stress, helpful nutrition planning, the role of exercise, and a discussion of medications and self-blood glucose management. Dates of course: Monday, 6-8 p.m., “What Is Diabetes” Tuesday, 6-7 p.m., “Diabetes and Your Eyes” Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., “Diabetic Medications” Thursday, 6-8 p.m., “Diabetic Diet” Friday, 6-7 p.m., Testing Your Blood Sugar Friday, 7-8 p.m., “Exercise & Stress” Call 335-3005 to sign up.