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Healthcentric Advisors, the New England Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (NE QIN-QIO) is offering free diabetes self-management classes. These classes are conducted in an interactive workshop format, and are 2 ½ hours in length once each 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.

Classes will begin at the Mid Coast Hospital Board Room on Wednesday, August 10th at 4:30pm and end at 8pm. Each participant gets a copy of the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.”

The course is free, but pre-registration is required. Please contact Annica McGuirk at (207) 406-3971 to register or for more information.

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