LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Southern Nevada Well being District introduced Wednesday that it’s going to begin internet hosting free diabetes self-management, training, and assist courses in mid-January.
The courses shall be provided in English, Spanish, in particular person, and on-line.
In line with the SNHD, “diabetes ranks as the eighth leading cause of death in the United States and is the primary cause of kidney failure, lower limb amputations and blindness.”
These with diabetes are additionally at an elevated threat of “severe” issues from the flu and COVID-19.
SNHD’s Workplace of Continual Illness Prevention and Well being Promotion will provide diabetes courses all year long on the Fundamental Public Well being Heart, 280 South Decatur Boulevard. Contributors shall be taught by skilled well being educators and discover ways to handle their blood sugar, keep bodily energetic and undertake more healthy consuming habits.
“Participants can learn valuable, practical skills to fit diabetes care into their lives, while discovering what works best for their health,” District Well being Officer Dr. Fermin Leguen mentioned.
In line with the SNHD, in 2023, 12.8% of adults in Clark County had diabetes, or roughly 238,102 individuals. Nationwide, greater than 38 million People have diabetes.
The district is at the moment accepting registrations for in-person courses that may run by means of mid-Could on the next dates:
English:
Feb. 19 and 26: 10 a.m. to midday
March 19 and 26: 10 a.m. to midday
Could 15 and 22: 10 a.m. to midday
Spanish:
Jan. 22 and 29: 10 a.m. to midday
Feb. 20 and 27: 2 to 4 p.m.
March 17 and 24: 10 a.m. to midday
April 15 and 22: 2 to 4 p.m.
Could 12 and 19: 10 a.m. to midday
To register, name 702-759-1270, e-mail [email protected], or go surfing and fill out the shape at this hyperlink. Registration for Spanish courses is offered right here.
