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Curso para Tomar Control de la Diabetes Online

Online Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
2021-01-21 18:00:00 2021-01-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago Curso para Tomar Control de la Diabetes Online La diabetes requiere atención constante, y más durante la pandemia. En este curso de 6 semanas las personas con diabetes o prediabetes, y sus familiares, recibirán herramientas para una mejor vida. Virtual -

Thursday, January 21
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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La diabetes requiere atención constante, y más durante la pandemia. En este curso de 6 semanas las personas con diabetes o prediabetes, y sus familiares, recibirán herramientas para una mejor vida.

En este curso facilitado en español por el Hospital Sherman usted podrá: 
- Hablar con médicos, dietistas, y otros proveedores de atención médica de Sherman 
- Determinar sus propios objetivos y realizará un plan paso a paso para mejorar su salud y su vida 
- Encontrar formas prácticas de lidiar con el dolor y la fatiga. Descubrirá mejores elecciones de nutrición 
- Aprender formas de comunicarse con su médico y su familia con respeto a su salud 
- Recibir materiales para manejar mejor su diabetes 
- Aprender a buscar y encontrar recursos en línea y en la biblioteca 

El grupo se reúne a través de la plataforma de reunión virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o teléfono celular.  
 
Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y código para participar:  
O envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y teléfono)  
O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y correo electrónico)  
 
Para obtener ayuda técnica para acceder a Zoom:  
Envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y teléfono)  
O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y correo electrónico)  

Diabetes requires constant attention, especially during the pandemic. In this 6-week course, people with diabetes or prediabetes, and their families, will receive tools for a better life.  
 
In this course facilitated by Sherman Hospital you willl: talk to Sherman's doctors, dietitians, and other healthcare providers; determine your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health and life; find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue; discover better nutrition choices; learn ways to communicate with your doctor and family regarding your health; receive materials to better manage your diabetes, and learn how to search and find resources online and in the library. Presented in Spanish. 

After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate:    
Or send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone)   
Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and email)   
 
For tech help accessing Zoom:   
Send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone)   
Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and email)   

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol |

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Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
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Bookmobile Stop: N Clifton
Tue, Oct 13, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Tue, Oct 13, 4:45pm - 6:15pm
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Grupo de conversación en inglés en línea o en la biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
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Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Wed, Oct 14, All day
Main Library - Grove Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
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Wed, Oct 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.
Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2 - Hollywood Costumes Exhibit
Wed, Oct 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.
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Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Pinochle Club
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Bookmobile Stop: Wing Park
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Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
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