BATH, BRUNSWICK
Healthcentric Advisors is offering free diabetes self-management classes in Bath and Brunswick. These classes are conducted in an interactive workshop format, and are 2.5 hours once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.
Subjects covered include: techniques to manage the symptoms of diabetes; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; healthy eating; appropriate use of medication; and working more effectively with health care providers. Participants are encouraged to develop weekly action plans to address the issues they face.
Each participant gets a copy of the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.”
In Bath, classes will begin at the Mid Coast Bath Primary Care Conference Room on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 9:30 a.m. and end at noon.
In Brunswick, classes will begin at the Mid Coast Hospital Board Room on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 4:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.
The course is free, but preregistration is required. Contact Annica McGuirk at (207) 406-3971 to register or for more information. maine.gov/ifw/education/swanisland/images/swanisland3. jpg
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