Free Four-Week Diabetes Education Series Begins in Farmington Today
A free, four-week diabetes education class series starts today at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center in Farmington, offering practical instruction on managing diabetes and preventing complications. The program, run by San Juan Regional Medical Center, meets Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and aims to help local residents improve daily health through education and one-on-one support.
San Juan County residents with diabetes and their caregivers can attend a no-cost, four-week education series that begins today, Wednesday, January 7, at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex/Activity Building, 208 North Wall Avenue in Farmington. Classes meet weekly on January 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The series is offered by San Juan Regional Medical Center and is taught by certified diabetes educators. Sessions cover a range of practical topics including healthy eating, carbohydrate counting, blood glucose testing and pattern analysis, exercise and movement strategies, foot care, medication education, and ways to avoid complications. Participants may also schedule individual meetings with a certified diabetes educator to address specific questions or problem-solve personal issues related to diabetes management.
There is no fee for the classes. Registration closed on Tuesday, January 6, but residents who need more information or who wish to inquire about future offerings, individual appointments, or waitlist options can contact the program at 505-609-2867. The instructor contact is Ridlon, Sandy at sridlon@sjrmc.net. San Juan Regional Medical Center is located at 801 W. Maple, Farmington; general hospital phone number is 505-609-2000.
Free, locally available education can be an important step toward better health for people living with diabetes. These classes emphasize small, sustainable changes that can improve daily well-being and reduce the risk of complications over time. For many households in San Juan County, access to no-cost instruction and certified educators lowers barriers to learning how to manage medications, test and interpret glucose patterns, and adjust diet and activity in ways that fit local lifestyles and resources.
Residents interested in ongoing diabetes support, or who missed registration for this session, should call 505-609-2867 or email sridlon@sjrmc.net to learn about individual education options and future class schedules.
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