Take Charge of Your Diabetes (TCYD) is an in-depth Extension-based, collaborative educational program targeted to adults with type 2 diabetes. The program is designed to improve blood glucose control and reduce long-term health risks of persons with diabetes by providing the information and motivation they need to adopt positive behavior changes. TCYD is available for purchase on the IFAS Bookstore Web site.

Resources in Spanish

Take Charge of Your Diabetes materials in Spanish.

emailProgram Support

For more information on this program, contact:

Linda Bobroff, PhD, RD, LD/N
Professor, Foods and Nutrition
bobroff@ufl.edu
(352) 392-1895 ext. 305

Order the Curriculum CD

    Taking Charge of Your Diabetes Compact DiscThe curriculum includes:

  • Educator's guide
  • Nine educational sessions
        - lesson outline
        - PowerPoint
          presentations
        - key points for slides
        - participant handouts
  • Resources list
  • Two follow-up sessions
  • Evaluation instruments
  • Supporting materials and documents.
  • The program is available from the IFAS Bookstore.

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