FREE Diabetes Resources
Screening Locations
The Public Health Department maintains a listing of free or low costs diabetes screening
services for the community. Click here for the list
of agency contact information. Please feel free to call (336) 703-3219 with questions
or for more information.
Diabetes Classes
The
Forsyth County Department of Public Health offers Keep Control Free Diabetes Classes.
The winter series will meet at the Public Health building located at 799 North Highland
Avenue in Winston-Salem. During each series, you will learn how to:
- Control your diabetes before it controls you;
- Prevent and treat complications of diabetes;
- Still eat your favorite foods;
- Make exercise part of your treatment and more!
Fall 2010 Series
Meets Wednesday mornings 10:00 - 11:00 am
September 1st - October 20th
Topics include (not guaranteed in this order):
- Understanding Causes of Diabetes
- Preventing and Treating Complications
- Understanding Medications
- Monitoring Blood Sugar and Sick Day Guidelines
- Making Sense of Carbohydrates and Meal Planning
- Fats and Oils in the Diet
- How to Get Fit (Benefits of Physical Activity)
- Diabetes Looking at the Ups and Downs
Door prizes are given out during each class. For more information, please call (336)
703-3219.
Diabetes Support Group
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health offers a free monthly support group.
Each month the group focuses on a different topic that helps individuals living
with diabetes manage their disease and prevent or treat complications. The topics
include Keeping your Heart Healthy, Taking Care of Your Feet, Eating Out & Eating
Healthy and much more. For more information, please contact Tanya Wilson at (336)
703-3219.
Upcoming Support Group Meetings - held 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Dept. of Public Health
- Monday, July 12th: Understanding Carbohydrates and Meal Planning
- Monday, August 9th: Topic to be announced
- Monday, September 13th: Topic to be announced
- Dates & topics for the October & December meetings will be announced later.