{"id":74054,"date":"2023-08-02T13:31:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T17:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcymca.org\/?page_id=74054"},"modified":"2025-06-19T14:07:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:07:15","slug":"diabetes-self-management-and-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/diabetes-self-management-and-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Self-Management and Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The YMCA of Florida\u2019s First Coast Diabetes Self-Management and Education (DSME) program is recommended for anyone with a new diagnosis of diabetes or for those that are struggling with the management of their diabetes, who have not previously attended a DSME program.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Program Overview<\/h3>\n<p>This program consists of 8 one-hour weekly sessions held in a small group setting. It covers detailed information on nutrition, exercise, monitoring, medications, reducing risks and stress management.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can participate?<\/h3>\n<p>This program is open to anyone who is over the age of 18 and has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3>Program Details<\/h3>\n<p>In a small group setting, our ADCES-certified Diabetes Community Care Coordinators will lead discussions, in a safe environment, that help participants make better self-management decisions in managing their diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3>Topics of Discussion:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Healthy Coping Strategies<\/li>\n<li>Problem Solving<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Eating<\/li>\n<li>Being Active<\/li>\n<li>Taking Medication<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Reducing Risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Program Costs<\/h3>\n<p>YMCA of Florida\u2019s First Coast Diabetes Self-Management Education 8-week program cost $99. Financial Assistance is available (lowers costs to $50) for Duval County Residents.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Please contact Healthy Living\u00a0at 904.265.1777 or <a href=\"mailto:myhealth@fcymca.org\">myhealth@fcymca.org<\/a> to express your interest and learn more.\u00a0 You may also fill out the form below to learn more about our Healthy Living programs.<\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-arrow secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/b019d81a1cc24b239c61354fb0bb66a6\">FILL OUT THE FORM TO LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Upcoming Sessions<\/h3>\n<p>Virtual Program (online via Microsoft Teams, available to anyone able to attend)<br \/>\n<strong>Wednesdays from 4:00 &#8211; 5:00pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>Starts Wednesday, July 23rd<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>We\u2019re grateful for our Healthy Living Partner \u2013 City of Jacksonville<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77806 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue.png 1838w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>The Need<\/h3>\n<p>The Association of Diabetes Care &amp; Education Specialists ADCES has identified four critical points at which to provide and modify diabetes self-management education and support:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>At diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Annually and\/or when not meeting treatment targets<\/li>\n<li>When complicating factors develop<\/li>\n<li>When transitions in life and care occur<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The YMCA of Florida\u2019s First Coast is working towards program accreditation by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, the Jacksonville area hospitals put out a community health needs assessment report. This report confirmed our need in the community of evidence based chronic disease programming. The community health needs assessment confirmed the YMCA of Florida\u2019s First Coast number once focus for 2023 on Diabetes Prevention, Diabetes Management, and Heart Health management are needed in the community.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>For more information:<\/h3>\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:myhealth@fcymca.org\">myhealth@fcymca.org<\/a> or call 904.265.1777.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The YMCA of Florida\u2019s First Coast Diabetes Self-Management and Education (DSME) program is recommended for anyone with a new diagnosis of diabetes or for those that are struggling with the management of their diabetes, who have not previously attended a DSME program. 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