Diabetes Support: Mendota Group Meets Nov. 12

Residents in Mendota can access a free diabetes support session on Nov. 12 to learn about managing blood sugar and correcting common misconceptions. The meeting is part of National Diabetes Month and aims to provide practical strategies for daily life.

The Back on Track Diabetes Support Group will convene from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Conference Room C in OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, located at 1401 E. 12th St. The event is open to individuals living with diabetes, those seeking to prevent the condition, and family caregivers.

The agenda includes a presentation titled Sweet Talk: Diabetes Facts, Myths and Everyday Wins. Participants will engage in a Diabetes Myth Busters game and share personal tips for maintaining health. The organizers will provide a diabetes-friendly snack for attendees.

Susan Glassman, a food and nutrition educator for University of Illinois Extension, and Jennifer Scully, a clinical dietitian at OSF HealthCare, lead the program. Glassman noted that the group focuses on realistic lifestyle changes rather than complex medical advice.

Registration is open online at go.illinois.edu/diabetessupport or by phone at 815-433-0707. Individuals requiring accommodations should contact Glassman at susang@illinois.edu or via the same phone number. The Extension requests that accommodation needs be submitted early to ensure proper preparation.

The session follows a monthly schedule organized by University of Illinois Extension. It serves as a local resource for residents in Lake County who need guidance on nutrition and disease management without a formal medical appointment.