Living with diabetes or prediabetes can feel overwhelming, but education, support and practical tools can make managing your health easier. Whether you have recently been diagnosed, have been managing diabetes for years, or are supporting a family member, there are resources available to help you build healthy habits and take control of your health.

Missouri State University employees and their families can take advantage of two free diabetes education opportunities this fall, including a six-week education and support program and an in-person presentation right here on the Springfield Campus.

Free Six-Week Diabetes Education Program

Managing Diabetes Just Got Easier

This free six-week program is designed for individuals with diabetes or prediabetes, as well as family members and caregivers. The program focuses on practical strategies for managing a chronic condition, building healthy habits and improving quality of life.

📅 When: Thursdays, September 17–October 22 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Where: 3265 S. National Avenue, Springfield, MO
💲 Cost: FREE — registration required
📝 Register by: September 10

Participants will receive Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. The American Diabetes Association identifies the program as meeting the Diabetes Support Initiative criteria for support programming.

The program is open to anyone with a diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis, as well as family members and caregivers.

To register:📞 417-841-5667 📧 sprgriskagreementscasemanagers@mercy.net

🏫 Coming to the Springfield Campus: In-Person Diabetes Education

Managing Diabetes Just Got Easier

Mercy will host an in-person diabetes education presentation at Magers Health and Wellness Center on the Springfield Campus.

📅 Date: Monday, October 12
🕠 Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Location: Magers Health and Wellness Center, Rooms 100/102

Enrollment is limited to 20 participants, so reserve your spot soon!

Register:📞 417-841-5667📧 sprgriskagreementscasemanagers@mercy.net

Additional Diabetes Resources

Diabetes management is about more than medication. Nutrition, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, preventive care and ongoing education can all play an important role.

Missouri State offers wellness and fitness resources that can complement diabetes education, including Employee Wellness programming, Campus Recreation, nutrition programs and fitness opportunities.

Diabetes Education May Be Covered by Mo State Health Plan

• Educational training. One Medically Necessary unit of educational training is allowed per illness per lifetime, however, subject to approval by the Utilization Review Coordinator a new unit will be allowed when one of the following occurs: a change in diagnosis, prescribed treatment, or prescribed supplies (i.e., non-insulin dependent to insulin dependent diabetes; self-injectable to insulin pump). A unit may be multiple visits with different specialists over multiple days.
• Contact Point C: 417-886-6886
• Coverage under the Mo State University health plan is separate from the above free educational programs, which are available at no cost to participants.

Take the Next Step

Whether you are living with diabetes, managing prediabetes or supporting someone you love, you don’t have to manage it alone. Take advantage of these educational opportunities to learn practical strategies, ask questions, connect with resources and build confidence in managing your health.