Let's Talk Diabetes: Real Life. Real Tips. Real Support.

Being diagnosed with diabetes often comes with many questions about what comes next. The Diabetes Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Initiative team at Parkland Health offers educational classes to help you when you need it most. Visit the locations listed below to learn how to manage diabetes from our diabetes specialty dietitian and nurses.

Each class will cover topics such as:

  • What is diabetes? Understanding diabetes, symptoms, your numbers and goals.
  • What can I do? Learn simple steps to help you take care of your blood sugar and health.

Class Locations


Starting Date Location Hours Website
July 8 West Dallas Multipurpose Center
2828 Fish Trap Road, Dallas, 75212
Every second Tuesday
11 a.m. - noon
www.dallascityhall.com
July 14 Larry Johnson Recreation Center
3700 Dixon Ave, Dallas, 75210
Every second Monday
10 - 11 a.m.
www.dallasparks.org
July 15 Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library
2008 East Kiest Blvd., Dallas, 75216
Every third Tuesday
11 a.m. - noon
www.dallaslibary2.org
July 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dallas, 75215
Every third Wednesday
11 a.m. - noon
www.dallaslibary2.org
August 13 Prairie Creek Branch Library
9609 Lake June Road, Dallas, 75217
Every second Wednesday
10 - 11 a.m.
www.dallaslibary2.org
August 17 Tommie M. Allen Recreation Center
7071 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, 75241
Every fourth Wednesday
11 a.m. - noon
www.dallasparks.org


Contact Us


For more information, contact Mary Beth Robinson at mary.robinson2@phhs.org and Regina Wren at regina.wren@phhs.org.