Know your numbers. Know your body. A community diabetes educational experience

Name: Know your numbers. Know your body. A community diabetes educational experience
Start: 2026-03-02T18:00:00-06:00
Location: Chill Coffee and Wine Bar

Schedule

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Chill Coffee and Wine Bar | Arlington, TX

This program is a love letter to my big brother. He passed away in Jan of 2018. I didn't know what was happening until we got the call that he was gone. From what we heard, he was sick with a fever and tried to sleep it off. After a few days of not getting up his friends took him to the ER where his blood sugar was over 1600 mg/dl. He was in the hospital for over a week. He never woke up and passed away in a diabetic coma on 01/18/2018. He was never officially diagnosed with diabetes. He didn't have insurance, and at the time was unemployed.
Although people are losing weight with the help of some medications, diabetes is still on the rise. People are getting diagnosed every day. Others are walking around undiagnosed, and millions are walking around with pre diabetes.
One of the most impactful things I have seen in all my years as a nurse is letting people wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). A CGM is a device worn on the back of the arm and it reads how your blood sugars react to your daily choices. Back in 2018 CGMs were not available over the counter and you needed a prescription to get one. Thankfully that's different now. If my brother had the opportunity to wear one back then he might still be here now.
So this is my offering....
A 2 week program that starts in person:
Day 1 (in person) - We meet, join a what's app group and put a CGM on together. We go over what to expect and some initial education for the program and get to know each other a little bit with fun activities and some shares.
Day 2-13 (remote) - You will receive educational videos & tasks for you to focus on throughout the program.
Day 14 (remote) - we meet via what's app call and share some of what we learned and will take away from the experience.

What You’ll Learn
• What your blood sugar numbers really mean and how people are diagnosed with diabetes.
• How food, stress, sleep, and movement affect your glucose
• The difference between finger-stick testing and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)
• How to recognize patterns instead of reacting to single numbers
• What labs to ask for and how to understand your results
• How to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system — with or without insurance
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What to Expect
• A relaxed, welcoming environment
• Simple explanations in plain language
• Live demonstrations of glucose monitoring tools
• Real-life scenarios you can relate to
• Small-group discussions and meet ups with open Q&A
• Practical resources you can take home
This is a safe space to ask questions, learn, and connect — no matter where you are on your health journey.
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Who Should Attend
• People living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
• Individuals with pre-diabetes or insulin resistance
• Parents, caregivers, and family members
• Active adults and athletes
• Anyone with a family history of diabetes
• People without insurance or with limited access to care
• Anyone curious about how their body works
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About the Host
Successful Journey was created to bridge the gap between healthcare and real life.
Led by a healthcare professional with experience as a patient, caregiver, and clinician, Successful Journey focuses on whole-person health — mind, body, and spirit — through education, coaching, and healthcare navigation.
This work is deeply personal and rooted in helping people feel informed, supported, and empowered in their health decisions.
https://www.successful-journey.com

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What to Bring
• Smart phone with ability to download an app
• Your own CGM if you have one
• Questions
The cost is $99 for the program and includes 1 sensor and education and access to the group.
Copy link to purchase:
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Medical Disclaimer: The content of this event is for educational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.