This is the Spanish version of the Diabetes Self-Management Program that was designed in Spanish for Spanish - speakers. People with type 2 diabetes attend the class in groups of 12-16. Classes are facilitated from a highly detailed manual by two trained Leaders, one or both of whom are peer leaders with diabetes themselves. Participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and carrying out their self-management program. Physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, and other health professionals both at Stanford and in the community, have reviewed all materials in the class.

Benefits of the class

• Helps to lower A1C levels
• Increase physical activity
• Increase confidence in managing symptoms
• Decrease pain and depression
• Less frustration or worry about health

Who should take the class

• Adults diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes and their caregivers
• Adults whose health problems have begun to interfere with daily activities
• Adults who have had challenges following health recommendations