Misiway Diabetes Education Program

01/16/2026

Let's set some SMART goals for 2026!

A SMART goal is a way to set clear, realistic and achievable goals. In diabetes management, SMART goals help people make manageable changes that improve blood glucose control and overall health.
SMART goals can break diabetes care into small, actionable steps rather than overwhelming changes. They can focus on areas such as blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, medication adherence, or stress management.

Here's an example of a SMART goal:
"I will walk for 15 minutes after dinner, 5 days a week, for the next 4 weeks to help improve my blood sugar levels"

A Smart goal calendar can be found at this link:
https://www.diabetes.ca/diabetescanadawebsite/media/managing-my-diabetes/tools%20and%20resources/goal-calendar-example-2.pdf?ext=.pdf

12/15/2025

Have you ever attended a sharing circle?
A sharing circle is a traditional indigenous practice that creates a safe and respectful space for open communication.
One of our Elders helped us to offer a diabetes sharing circle earlier this month. In this safe space we shared stories, tears and laughs together. All while learning about diabetes.

If you or a loved one is looking for diabetes education and social connections, we would love to have you join next time 🙂 Stay tuned for dates in the new year.

12/15/2025

We made some sweet treats with a healthy spin last week during our cooking class; brownies made with black beans, chocolate mousse made with tofu and cookies made with Splenda! Recipes in the comment section below.

We were also treated to some traditional fry bread and scone dogs from one of our Elders 🤗🤤

11/20/2025

10/30/2025

We would like to say thank you to Dancing The Line with Tracy Tull for giving us 4 amazing line dancing classes this month. We enjoyed your classes very much and hope to offer them again soon!
Thank you to the participants for helping to make these classes a fun and safe space. We shared a lot of laughs together!
And finally, thank you to Porcupine Ski Runners for providing a welcoming and private location.

10/15/2025

Line Dancing for "Absolute Beginners" Tonight
6:30pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Porcupine Ski Runners Chalet
Must be registered to participate as space is limited.

10/08/2025

First class is tonight :-)
Space is limited. Registration is required.

See you there!

10/01/2025

Our last Tai Chi class is tomorrow.
Don't miss out!

If you didn't have a chance to attend but are interested in future sessions, please let us know :-)

09/24/2025

See below for some very helpful information from Diabetes Canada on low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

09/22/2025

We only have 2 more FREE Tai Chi classes coming up!
We are so lucky to have 4 amazing volunteer instructors from the Canadian Tai Chi Academy-Timmins to lead our classes.
If you haven't tried it, now is the time!
Tai Chi is for everyone! You can do it sitting or standing.

I hope to see you this Thursday from 3-4:30pm at the YMCA of Timmins

09/22/2025

We are so excited to offer 4 FREE line dancing classes in October with Dancing The Line with Tracy Tull
No experience necessary - We just need your smiles, effort and positive attitudes :-)
See you on the dance floor!

Please call to register! 705-264-2200

09/22/2025

Food, smiles and great company!
We had such a fun cooking class last Friday.
Stuffed peppers, Flavored popcorn and Smoothie popsicles (with a protein packed ingredient - see comment section below for the recipe).