Kaweah Delta set to begin monthly diabetes support group series in March

Kaweah Delta set to begin monthly diabetes support group series in March

VISALIA – In an effort to help people who have diabetes live better lives, Kaweah Delta Health Care District will begin a series of free monthly diabetes support groups through October in Visalia, Lindsay, Woodlake and Cutler/Orosi.

Support group attendees will review monthly topics and can expect peer support in a small-group atmosphere that is caring and safe. The monthly topics include:

March: Nutrition

April: Diabetes Foot Complications

May: Mental Health/Depression

June: Diabetes and Your Eyesight

July: Tai Chi

August: Sleep Apnea

September: Know Your Numbers Check

October: Celebration

The diabetes support groups are provided by Kaweah Delta’s Community Outreach Department in collaboration with Kaweah Delta Chronic Disease Management Center, Lindsay Local Hospital District, Community Services & Employment Center (C-SET) Senior Services, and the Lindsay Diabetes Project.

The free diabetes support groups will take place on the following dates and times:

Visalia

-On the first Thursday of the month at the Kaweah Delta Chronic Disease Management Center, 325 S. Willis St., Visalia. Time: 5:30-7 p.m.

Lindsay

(In Spanish) - On the second Thursday of the month at Lindsay Healthy Start Family Resource Center, 400 E. Hermosa, Lindsay. Time: 5:30-7 p.m.

(In English) - On the third Tuesday of the month at Lindsay Healthy Start Family Resource Center, 400 E. Hermosa, Lindsay. Time: 10-11:30 a.m.

Woodlake

-On the third Thursday of the month at Woodlake Manor Apartments, 200 E. Sierra Ave., Woodlake. Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Cutler/Orosi

-On the last Thursday of the month at Cutler Senior Center, Ledbetter Park, 12691 Avenue 408, Cutler. Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Tulare County continues to exceed state averages for rates of diabetes, according to the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency. Adults diagnosed with diabetes - one of several diseases linked to obesity - has climbed since 2007, reaching 13.2 percent in 2012, compared to 8.4 percent statewide in 2012. For more information on Kaweah Delta’s diabetes support groups, please call 624-2416.