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This free of charge class helps provide a better understanding of managing all types of diabetes. Topics include nutrition, monitoring, medications, healthy coping, and reducing risks. Class participants receive individualized  goals and a comprehensive diabetes management plan. A follow-up class will be scheduled after completion of this initial class.

Dates/Times: Held on the following Tuesdays, in the morning or afternoon:

• May 2 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• June 6 from 12:30-4 p.m.
• July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Aug. 8 from 12:30-4 p.m.
• Sept. 5 from 12:30-4 p.m.

All classes are held at their office at 500 N. Maple St., Suite 200 in Effingham.

To register for either the education class or the support group , call 217-787-8870 or register online at HSHSMedicalGroup.org/diabetes.

HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology educators are also available for individualized counseling for diet, medication administration and initiation and troubleshooting of devices (glucose monitors, insulin pumps, CGMs/sensors). For more information or question, call 217-787-8870.

For more information about HSHS Medical Group, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.