Welcome to Muskegon Diabetes Education & Support
Your locate guide for resources and information about diabetes
If you would like to receive our free quarterly newsletter - please contact us! MUSKEGON AREA D.E.S., INC. (DIABETES-EDUCATION-SUPPORT)
Is a local 501c3 non-profit organization that originated in 1995 in this community. The Board of Directors consists of professional and lay volunteers. Our goals are diabetes education and support for a more informed and healthful future for people with diabetes in this area.
We want you to learn all you can. Be informed and be in control of your diabetes. All our programs are free to the public, thanks to the donations of generous individuals, memorials and area businesses.
Muskegon Area D.E.S., Inc. provides:
* An informational Web-site regarding diabetes and what is available in this area to help you manage your health care. Make sure you checkout all the links. This web site is a clearinghouse of information. * Quarterly 10 page educational newsletter which you can receive through regular mail, email, or on this website. * Quarterly educational support group meetings. Each meeting has a speaker and informational booths relating to the topic of the event, health screenings, some refreshment and even a door prize. This is a time to learn and meet with others. What better way to empower yourself with the knowledge needed to stay as healthy as you can. * Monthly walking at the Lakes Mall get-together. Bring a friend. Currently looking at every 2nd Monday of the month at 8:00am. Hopefully you will meet others and be encouraged to walk more often. Maybe even find a walking partner. Email Kathy for more information or if you wish to join us.
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* Emergency Funds for Diabetes Supplies for those in financial need. * Diabetes informational video donated to and available at area libraries called “Diabetes Home Video Guide-Skills for Self Care”. * Diabetes Camp Scholarships for needy children in western Michigan area.
Education is so important in the management of diabetes. Stay informed and be in charge. Good diabetes management is a team effort. This team should include your primary physician &/or endocrinologist, dietitian, certified diabetes educator, ophthalmologist, podiatrist, dentist, pharmacist, maybe even a counselor and definitely a support group. You are the most important member of your health care team.
We believe you deserve to be given all the information you need to make the best choices, ask the necessary questions and work with your health care team to make the best decisions in your care. Being in control of your diabetes, and managing it’s daily challenges makes you feel good about yourself. When you feel good physically and emotionally, it makes it easier to maintain your new healthy lifestyle.
Remember: Information on this Web site is not a substitute for your own doctor’s advice. Education and communication with your health care team are excellent health care tools.
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