Illinois Extension to Host Diabetes Support Series

Health and diabetes equipment

DANVILLE, Ill – Make healthy connections and feel supported with this upcoming series, Diabetes Support Group. In partnership with OSF Healthcare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers at the Danville Public Library (319 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832).

Each session will include a short educational component and time for open discussion, where participants may share their experiences, discuss their successes and challenges, and learn from one another in a warm, supportive environment. Topics are not preset and will be guided on participant interests and needs. Participants will receive a SmartMeals meal kit from OSF.

 

All discussions within the group are confidential to help create a safe and respectful space for everyone.

 

To learn more or to register, visit go.illinois.edu/diabetesDPL

 

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate or would like to register over the phone, contact Rachel Mannen at rmannen@illinois.edu or 217-333-7672.

 

About Extension

University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.