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  Mendota diabetes support group to tackle myths and facts at November 12th
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  session. Written by Michael Urbanek. This article is being read by an
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  automated voice brought to you by Everlet. A monthly diabetes support group
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  in Mendota will focus on common myths about the disease at its
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  November meeting according to University of Illinois Extension. The Back on Track
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  Diabetes Support Group is scheduled to meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
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  Thursday, November 12th in Conference Room Sci at OSF St. Paul Medical
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  Center 1401 East 12th Street. The group is open to people living
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  with diabetes, people working to prevent it, and those caring for someone
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  with Diabetes The session Sweet Talk, Diabetes Facts, Myths and everyday Wins,
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  marks National Diabetes Month. Participants are set to discuss common myths, ways
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  to manage blood sugar and small lifestyle changes. The session also includes
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  a Diabetes Mythbusters game and time for participants to share their successes
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  and everyday tips. A diabetes-friendly snack will be provided. Susan Glassman,
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  a food and nutrition educator with University of Illinois Extension and Jennifer
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  Scully, a clinical dietitian with OSF Healthcare, lead the group. Registration is
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  available online at go.illinoy.eslash diabetes support or by calling University of Illinois
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  Extension at 815-433-0707. People who need an accommodation
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  to participate can contact glassman at susang at illinois.edu or 815-433-0707.
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  The extension asks that requests come early.