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: Tuesday, December 03, 2024 (Class 1 & 2) & December 10, 2024 (Class 3 & 4)
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Location: In-Person at Access NorWest, 785 Keewatin Street – Room 104
Register: 204-938-5905

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

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Register: 204-940-2539

Date: Thursday, January 9 and 23, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person Victoria Hospital – 2340 Pembina Hwy
Register: 204-477-3305

Date: February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Location: Virtual via MS Teams
Register: 204-477-3305

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 (Class 1 & 2) & February 13, 2025 (Class 3 & 4)
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person – at Access River East, 975 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg, MB. R2K 4L7
Register: 204-938-5056

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (Class 1 & 2) & February 26, 2025 (Class 3 & 4)
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person – Access Winnipeg West, 280 Booth Drive Winnipeg, MB R3J 3R7
Register: 204-940-2539

Date: Tuesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Register: 204-940-2539

Date: Thursday – March 6 and 13, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person Victoria Hospital – 2340 Pembina Hwy
Register: 204-477-3305

Date: Thursday – April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Location: Virtual via MS Teams
Register: 204-477-3305

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