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Diabetes and chronic disease self-management programs
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One of our self-management programs can help you be healthier and stay healthier if you're living with diabetes or another chronic disease.

Chronic Disease
Self-management

A free six-week workshop for adults who are living with or caring for someone with a chronic condition or disability.

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Diabetes Self-management

A series of free workshops designed to help those living with diabetes to understand and manage their conditions.

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Cancer Surviving and Thriving

This free self-management workshop addresses fear of recurrence, fatigue, pain, nutrition and more. It covers problem solving, decision making and communicating with your healthcare provider.

Get in touch with us to learn more:

601-206-1010

CommunityOutreach@msdh.ms.gov.

Diabetes Prevention

If you don't have diabetes yet, but have higher than normal blood sugar (pre-diabetes), this free 16-week program of simple lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Better Living

Free programs to improve life for those with a chronic condition, caring for someone, or in need of improved everyday life.

Building Better Caregivers

This free program supports caregivers for those with dementia, memory issues, PTSD, or chronic conditions. It's highly interactive, small-group workshop held once a week for six weeks, available both in-person and online. Ge in touch to learn more:

601-206-1010

CommunityOutreach@msdh.ms.gov.

Walk With Ease

This six-week program helps adults safely start or maintain a walking routine for better strength, balance, pain reduction and overall health. If you have arthritis, joint pain, or a condition that limits your movement, get in touch with us:

601-206-1010

CommunityOutreach@msdh.ms.gov.

 
Last reviewed on Mar 14, 2024 request edits

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