Wisdom, Power, Control is a 7-week diabetes self-management program for adults over the age of 18 with type 2 diabetes. Classes are offered once a week and each session is 2 hours.
The aim of Wisdom, Power, Control is to empower participants with lifestyle skills to better control their diabetes.
Topics for Wisdom, Power, Control include:
- diabetes myths and facts
- how to use a glucometer
- eating healthy with diabetes
- physical activity and diabetes
- medicines and diabetes
- preventing diabetes problems
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Galveston County along with our community partner, Coastal & Health Wellness Center-Galveston County Health District, concluded the second 7 week Wisdom, Power, Control diabetes self-management program. Above is a picture of the participants who were each recognized with completion certificates. One lucky participant received the attendance award of the MyPlate Apron.
