HSHS Holy Family Hospital issued the following announcement on Dec. 27.
HSHS Holy Family Hospital will continue providing diabetes support to the community in 2020. All individuals living with diabetes are invited to join us for a variety of educational classes.
2020 Diabetes Support Group dates and topics include:
Jan. 14 – Healthy Eating
Feb. 11 – Being Active
March 10 – Monitoring
Apr. 14 – Taking Medications
May 12 – Problem Solving
June 9 – Healthy Coping
July 14 – Reducing Risks
Aug. 11 – Healthy Eating
Sept. 15 – Being Active
Oct. 13 – Monitoring
Nov. 10 – Taking Medications
Dec. 8 – Holiday Party
All classes will meet at 2 p.m. in the Cedar Community Room at HSHS Holy Family Hospital.
“We are excited to continue our diabetes support through educational classes,” said Megan Stanley, diabetes nurse educator. “Diabetes is very common, but it can be difficult to manage. The support group offers additional help and information to those with diabetes and their caregivers to live a better life with diabetes.”
The Diabetes Support Group is open to those with diabetes and their family members. Caregivers are also invited. Reservations are not required. For more information, please contact Megan at (618) 526-5743 or megan.stanley@hshs.org.
Diabetes education is also provided through an online support group, offering helpful resources
and engagement with others going through the same journey. To join the group, search Facebook
for: Diabetes Support Group: Bond, Madison and Clinton counties, and request to join.
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