St. John's Regional Hosts Diabetes Empowerment Program

St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a Dignity Health hospital is pleased to offer a free Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) for individuals living with pre-diabetes and diabetes.

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DEEP is a series of six free, two-hour classes tailored to provide community members with the tools to manage and live well with pre-diabetes and diabetes. The program, offered in English and Spanish will take place at SJRMC (1600 N. Rose Ave. in Oxnard), from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays:

• July 16
• July 23
• July 30 (blood tests and health screenings)
• August 6
• August 13
• August 20
• August 27

In these free classes, individuals will learn about:

• Diabetes basics
• Self-testing blood sugar
• Meal planning
• Stress management
• Weight management
• Increasing physical activity
• Preventing complications
• Improving relationship with health care team
• Accessing community resources

DEEP is based on national diabetes care and diabetes self-management education recommendations and guidelines.

Space is limited; to reserve your space please call 805.988.2865. Registration for this free series closes on Friday, July 15. Participants need only register once.