MONTICELLO — The ADRC — Green County Office is offering a high-evidence based, self-management workshop called Healthy Living with Diabetes (HLWD). Healthy Living with Diabetes was developed and researched at Stanford University of Wisconsin to improve confidence and reduce hospitalizations, doctor visits and emergency department visits for people with diabetes. 

Having diabetes is a big change to people’s lives — some almost feel it controls their life. In just 2 ½ hours a week for six weeks, attendees can learn how to take control of their diabetes and life.

Some of the topics of learning in Healthy Living with Diabetes:

●  healthy eating

●  reading nutrition labels and planning low-fat meals

●  fun ways to get active

●  foot care 

●  preventing or delaying complications

●  preventing low blood sugar 

●  tips for talking with their doctor and family about their diabetes and general health

The next Healthy Living with Diabetes starts on Tuesday, March 7 and runs through April 11. The workshop will meet from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Monticello Public Library. There is no charge for the workshop. Those who participate in the workshop will receive a free copy of the book, ‘Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions’ (Fourth Edition).

Space is limited and pre-registration is necessary. No living-in county requirements. Those with Type II diabetes, prediabetes, or live with someone who has Type II diabetes or prediabetes should consider signing up for this workshop. 

Call the ADRC — Green County Office at 608-328-9499 to sign up.