Diabetes Self-Management Programs
Even if you already have a Diabetes diagnosis, you can improve your energy, reduce your risk for serious complications, and possibly reduce your need for expensive medications by learning some basic self-management skills. Click on each logo to learn more or register.
If you don’t have a Diabetes diagnosis but know you are at-risk, click here to find programs for you.
Program
(click on logo for more information or to register)
Cost
Location
Components
Living Healthy with Chronic Disease / Diabetes
$0
Multiple—can hold group in any community location in Buncombe County
- Group & individual
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- 6 weeks
Living Healthy with Chronic Disease / Diabetes
$0
Multiple—can hold group in any community location in Buncombe and Madison Counties
- Group sessions
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- Realistic goal-setting
- 6 weeks
Diabetes Self-Management Education
Bill insurance; assistance available
Mission Hospital (Asheville)
Madison County Health Dept.
- Group & individual
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- Medication skills: insulin/injection/pump
Taking Control of Type 2
Sliding scale
Multiple YMCA locations
- Group sessions
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- Medication management
- Includes YMCA membership
- 12 months
Diabetes Wellness & Prevention Program
Sliding scale
YWCA of Asheville
- Group sessions
- Healthy eating, cooking
- Physical Activity
- Includes YWCA membership
- 7.5 months
Community Information & Referral Services
$0
Dial 211 (like 911) from ANY phone. Talk to a real person and get information about these programs and many more.
Referrals To
- Housing
- Food
- Utility assistance
- Medication assistance
- Education programs
