Diabetes

This series will help you understand what diabetes is and how it affects the body. There is a lot of conflicting information about diabetes, and these classes provide an opportunity to separate fact from fiction with a focus on prevention, management, and support.

Classes are delivered in 75 – 90 minutes. Sessions listed as 2 hours or more in length combine class 1 and 2, and class 3 and 4. Scroll down for details on what you will learn in each class.

Upcoming Sessions

Dates: Wednesday, January 31 and February 7, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: In person at Access Transcona – 845 Regent Ave West
Register: 204-938-5524

Dates: Thursday, February 8, 2024 (Class 1 and 2) and February 15, 2024 (Class 3 and 4)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Location: In person at Victoria Hospital – 2340 Pembina Hwy
Register: 204-477-3305

Dates: Wednesdays, March 6 & 13, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: In-person at Access Winnipeg West – 280 Booth Drive – Room 209
Register: 204-940-2539

Dates: Thursday, March 7 – March 28, 2024
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Register: 204-477-3305

Dates: Wednesday, April 3 & 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-person at Access River East – 975 Henderson Hwy
Register: 204-938-5056

Dates: Thursday, April 4, 2024 (Class 1 and 2) and April 25, 2024 (Class 3 and 4)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: In person Victoria Hospital
Register: 204-477-3305

Dates: Thursdays, April 11 & 18, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: In-person at Access Winnipeg West – 280 Booth Drive – Room 209
Register: 204-940-2539

Dates: Tuesdays, April 16 & 23, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Location: In-person at Access NorWest – 785 Keewatin Street – Room 103
Register: 204-938-5905

Dates: Mercredi 17 avril et jeudi 18 avril, 2024
Time: 9h30-11h30
Location: En personne à Access-Saint-Boniface – 170 Rue Goulet
Register: 204-940-1155

Dates: Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Register: 204-940-2539

Dates: Thursday, May 9, 2024 (Class 1 and 2)
Time: 9:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Location: Virtual via MS Teams
Register: 204-477-3305

Dates: Thursdays, June 6 & 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: In-person at Access Winnipeg West – 280 Booth Drive – Room 209
Register: 204-940-2539

Dates: Tuesdays, June 11 & 18, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Location: In-person at Access NorWest – 785 Keewatin Street – Room 104
Register: 204-938-5905

Dates: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Location: Virtual via MS Teams
Phone: 204-477-3305

Dates: Lundi 15 juillet et mardi 16 juillet, 2024
Time: 14h00-16h00
Location: En personne (French/ Français) à Access-Saint-Boniface – 170 Rue Goulet
Register: 204-940-1155

Dates: Mercredi 23 octobre et jeudi 24 octobre, 2024
Time: 9h30-11h30
Location: En personne (French/ Français) à Access-Saint-Boniface – 170 Rue Goulet
Register: 204-940-1155

Dates: Lundi 20 janvier et jeudi 23 janvier 2025
Time: 14h00-16h00
Location: En personne (French/ Français) à Access-Saint-Boniface – 170 Rue Goulet
Register: 204-940-1155

What will I learn?

Class 1 – Diabetes Essentials: Learn what diabetes is, how it affects the body, and how to manage diabetes (including medications). This class provides the foundation for the next 3 classes and is recommended to be taken first.

Class 2 – Eating for Diabetes: Learn how to eat healthier to prevent or manage diabetes. Discover the truth about sugars and carbohydrates, reading food labels, and planning balanced meals.

Class 3 – Physical Activity Essentials: Learn how physical activity can help to manage diabetes and improve your overall well-being.

Class 4 – Preparing for Success: This class offers a practical approach for anyone looking to make a healthy lifestyle change but is unsure where to start. Learn how to take control of your physical and mental health and how to set goals that you can actually achieve.

Get Better Together is also recommended for persons taking Diabetes.

More information about managing your diabetes is available on the Diabetes Canada website: https://diabetes.ca/

Recorded classes in the Diabetes series can be found below:

If you have questions about anything discussed, please see the Guide for a live session to attend, or contact the health professional that referred you to this program. You can also ask questions of your doctor or other regular healthcare provider.

Diabetes Essentials
Le diabète : notions essentielles