Herkimer HealthNet to Launch Diabetes Self-Management Program

Herkimer HealthNet is offering the Diabetes Self-Management Program to Herkimer County. The program has proven to help those with type 2 diabetes ease pain, fatigue and depression through self-management techniques and physical activity.

The diabetes epidemic is on the rise, with an estimated 1.6 million adult New Yorkers (10%) afflicted with the condition. Older adults, adults with disability, and those with lower household incomes are more likely to have diabetes.

“The program, which is offered for free, has had impressive results around the country,” says Thomas Curnow, Executive Director of Herkimer HealthNet. “Watching physical and emotional limitations decrease, while increasing ability over the course of 6-weeks is life-changing for participants.”

Through small group classes, participants learn how to manage diabetes better, eat healthier, and become more knowledgeable about reading food labels along with learning how to become more physically active in ways that work with their bodies.

The program will begin on Thursday, February 1st and continue to meet every Thursday for six weeks from 1:00pm-3:30pm at Herkimer College, RM: 295, 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer. To register, for questions or more information, call Elyse Enea at 315-867-1552 or eenea@herkimercounty.org.

By martha

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