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BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR. WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
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COUNTY OF KAUA'I
AGENCY ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 1, 2018
KEALOHA TAKAHASHI, EXECUTIVE
Tel (808) 241-4470
Fax (808) 241-5113
Free workshop series designed to help manage diabetes
KALAHEO — Many participants have benefitted from the Diabetes Self -Management
Program offered by the Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA).
Developed by Stanford University for Research in Patient Education, the peer -led
program has been proven beneficial in a wide variety of populations to provide support and build
confidence in the participants' ability to manage their diabetes while maintaining active and
fulfilling lives. This program is offered in 46 states and 19 different countries.
The peer -led, six -week series starts Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hale Kupuna Elderly Housing in Kalaheo. Pre -registration is required.
A practical, interactive and fun curriculum including:
■ Techniques on how to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain,
hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear
and frustration;
■ Exercises for maintaining and improving strength and endurance;
■ Healthy eating;
■ Appropriate use of medication; and
■ How to work more effectively with health care providers.
Participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other
solve the challenges they encounter with the skills and techniques learned in the workshop.
To register or to request an ASL interpreter, materials in an alternate format or other
auxiliary aid support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact AEA at
241-4470.