CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc. will be offering Diabetic Self–Management (CDSM) classes at the Clearfield Center for Active Living, 116 S. Second St., in Clearfield.
The DSM class is an evidence-based program given two-and-a-half hours, once a week, for six weeks. Subjects covered include:
- techniques to deal with symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear and frustration.
- appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance.
- healthy eating.
- appropriate use of medication and working with your health care providers.
Participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences and help solve problems encountered in living with diabetes.
Classes are free and will be held every Tuesday from Jan. 14, 2020 through Feb. 18, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a six-session series. Please plan on attending every session to get the full benefit of the course.
Act now to register because class size is limited. For information or to register, please call the Clearfield Center for Active Living at 814-765-9319.
Programs and services of the agency are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc., Mature Resources Foundation and local and consumer contributions.