Self-management Program for Diabetes Patients (Stanford University School of Medicine) On-Line Course  

                 

                  Do you have diabetes? Do the problems caused by your health frustrate you? Do you want to learn to better

                  manage your day-to-day health and activities?

                  

                 If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you are invited to take part in a free online workshop and

                 study sponsored by the Stanford School of Medicine.  Recruitment and enrollment has begun for a two-year              

                 study to determine the effectiveness of the online program for people living in the United States with type 2

                 diabetes.  This online workshop teaches you the skills needed in the day-to-day management of chronic

                 health conditions as well as maintaining or increasing life's activities. 

                 Qualified participants will be randomly assigned to either participate in the workshop immediately or to a

                 control group.  Both groups will complete 4 online questionnaires about their health over a 2-year period. 

                 During the first year of the study, control participants will receive a gift certificate after completing each  

                 questionnaire.  After 12 months, control participants will receive the course materials.

           

                 The online program teaches the skills needed in the day-to-day management of type 2 diabetes. This six-week

                 program is done entirely on the Internet - you choose the days and times that are most convenient for you. 

                 You don’t have to be a computer whiz to join; all levels of computer expertise are welcome.  You will need access

                 to the Internet and an active email account to join.  Participation requires logging on 2-3 times a week for six weeks

                 for a total of 1-2 hours a week.

                

                 If you  have questions, please email diabetes@med.stanford.edu or call Kate, Diana, Katy or Valarie toll free at

                1-800-366-2624.