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Somerset County New Jersey - Somerset County Offers Free Spring Workshop on Managing Type 2 Diabetes 23 February 2024 ( news )
Somerset County , state New Jersey ( By Press Release office)
Feb 23,2024
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SOMERVILLE , NJ
– The Somerset County Department of Health invites adult residents who have type 2 diabetes to sign up for a free six week workshop this spring entitled “Take Control of Your Health” . The program will provide individuals with skills and knowledge to assist them in taking an active role in managing their health or that of a loved one with type 2 diabetes .
“So many of our friends and family in Somerset County suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes , conditions that can have significantly improved outcomes with a little knowledge and effort , ” said Commissioner Doug Singleterry , liaison to the Department of Health . “This workshop series can provide the foundation for people with type 2 diabetes to live long , full and happy lives and have more positive outlooks on their condition . ”
The workshops will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:00 p . m . at the Somerset County Department of Health offices at 27 Warren Street , Somerville , NJ 08876 . The program will run weekly from March 27 to May 1 . Advanced registration is required by March 20 . Learn more about the fun and motivating workshop and register by contacting
health . educator@co . somerset . nj . usor calling ( 908 ) 203 - 6072 .
Course participants will learn techniques to better manage their symptoms of diabetes such as fatigue , pain , hyper - and hypoglycemia , stress , and emotional problems such as depression , anger , fear , and frustration . Participants will also learn strategies for exercising safely , healthy eating , talking with health care providers , and preventing or delaying diabetes complications . Participants will receive a free book titled , “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions , ” a reference guide to further encourage a positive approach to self - management of chronic health conditions .
Somerset County Department of Health ( SCDOH ) is dedicated to fostering healthy lifestyles and a safe environment through effective leadership in public health , comprehensive planning , development of proactive community partnerships and a continued commitment to public health service .
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