It takes a TEAM to Prevent Diabetes! Join the Fight!

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Next Class Starts: November 2019

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Class Site location:

Northshore Technical & Community College-HAC 111 Pride Dr, Hammond, Louisiana 70401

Call for details: 985-466-1118

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The Diabetes Prevention classes are offered by Diabetes Education & Self Management Alliance. The classes are not a part of any program at Northshore Technical Community College. Contact the facilitator for details. 985-466-1118.

Who we are?

We are Self Health Advocates!

We build alliances with individuals, community leaders, organizations and small businesses to support our dedicated Self-Health Advocates who are determined to rid the world of diabetes and obesity. DESMA has taken a grass root approach to helping people; help themselves. By building Partnerships Programs that promote collaboration with just about everyone; we can do what it takes to prevent diabetes for everyone.

We work in the community, with the community, for the community to provide Hope, Education & Resources, through, Diabetes Prevention Classes, Self Management Consultation and Healthy Living Counseling. We are excited about coming to your church or organization to have a Candid Conversation about your Health today!

Our program has been designed to motivate and educate people to embrace lifelong health and wellness qualities and overall happiness about ones’ self. Do what it takes to maintain Healthy Living today.

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Community Liaison

Our Community Liaison is the front -line public health worker who is a trusted member of the community. She has a personal understanding of the community we serve. This trusting relationship enables the Community Liaison to serve as a link between health, social services and the community.

Our mission is to build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. DESMA is here to build partnerships with you.

Mrs. Phyliss Cage

On a personal note, Phyliss' passion is to assist individuals with overall health and wellness improvement. She is a dynamic motivational speaker and advocate for personal self health improvement.

Phyliss serves as the Community Liaison for DESMA. She is your connection to the programs we offer. Contact her today for an initial assessment.

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All About DESMA!

Who is DESMA?

We are a community based organization, offering health education, resources and support to individuals with a desire to live their best life. We build alliances with individuals, churches, and organizations to prevent diabetes and obliterate obesity.

What we do?

SELF-HEALTH ADVOCATES provide women and girls with long-lasting practical, unique and attainable solutions for better health and wellness.

DESMA was developed with Women in mind but our Educational Classes and information work for every one. If you want to prevent Diabetes we want to help you.

How & Who we help?

We offer comprehensive solutions to women and girls to assist them in their fight to PREVENT diabetes and obesity. There are open public CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, GROUP MEETINGS & INDIVIDUAL LEARNING SESSIONS for anyone who want to benefit.

Welcoming Environment

People of all background, philosophies and faith traditions are welcome in our programs.

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MISSION

To Prevent Diabetes as well as Improve the quality of life for women and girls affected by pre-diabetes, Type II Diabetes and Obesity.

Diabetes can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, and eye and foot problems. Pre-diabetes also can cause health problems. The good news is that type 2 diabetes can be delayed or even prevented. The longer you have diabetes, the more likely you are to develop health problems, so delaying diabetes by even a few years will benefit your health. You can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by losing a modest amount of weight by following a reduced-calorie eating plan and being physically active most days of the week.

VISION

Rid the world of diabetes and obesity through dedicated support, services, advocacy and resources.

About 1 in 3 Americans has pre-diabetes, according to recent diabetes statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You won’t know if you have pre-diabetes unless you are tested.

If you have pre-diabetes, you can lower your chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Lose weight if you need to become more physically active, and follow a reduced-calorie eating plan. Get started with Your Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
For more support, you can find a lifestyle change program near you through the our Diabetes Prevention Program

VALUES

Love and Compassion

We believe in the love of God with all our heart, soul, and mind. Our love and compassion for ourselves and our community helps us deliver our best to the people in need of hope, encouragement and a better life.

Hope

Nothing can be accomplished unless you are hopeful about the results. We aim to instill hope in you. We encourage you to achieve what might seem like a long journey to you right now. We encourage you to stay put on your self-management and wellness goals.

Commitment

We have a commitment to help people no matter what state of health they are in by providing them the best services to help them achieve wellness for not only their bodies, but also their minds and souls.

Partnership

We believe in creating partnerships to provide the best resources to our girls and women. With a common goal, we can get results as we expect.

It takes a TEAM to Prevent Diabetes!
Join the Fight!