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Diabetes Empowerment Education

Diabetes Empower Education Program (DEEP) is a free, six-week workshop to help older adults with diabetes learn more about diabetes, self-manage their condition, and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

This workshop is offered by our community partner, Onlok, and meets once a week for two hours. The workshop is facilitated by a health educator and developed by the Midwest Latino Health Research Training and Policy Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Who is eligible 

Any older adult who is diabetic or pre-diabetic. Caregivers, family, and friends caring for an older adult with diabetes are also eligible.

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