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Diabetes self-management class

 March 22, 2018 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Event Location

Countryside Presbyterian Church
7768 SW State Road 200
Ocala, FL

Event Contact

Demi Danso-Odei
352-644-2618

Price: FREE

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is holding a series of free Diabetes Self-Management classes starting Jan. 26 so residents can learn more about the illness and the changes they may need to make to their daily habits if they have it. The six-week class will cover: understanding diabetes, risk factors, eyes, teeth, toes and feet, physical activity, meal planning, preventing complications, and medications and medical care. Class locations and times are:

-       Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments (2921 NE 14th St., Ocala), each Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. from Jan. 26 to March 2, 2018.

-       Belleview Public Library (13145 SE County Highway 484, Belleview), each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon from Feb. 13 to March 20, 2018. 

-       Countryside Presbyterian Church (7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala), each Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. from Feb. 15 to March 22, 2018.

Anyone can attend the classes. Interested residents are encouraged to pre-register. To register or find out more information, contact Demi Danso-Odei at 352-644-2618 or Demi.Danso@FLHealth.gov.

  • Schedule

Event Starts: 9:00 AM

Event Ends: 11:00 AM