Illinois Valley Diabetes Center for Excellence

02/21/2017

Learn about healthy eating with diabetes by attending one of our FREE grocery store tours on March 8th or March 15th.

01/28/2016

Fact Check Friday! The need for insulin treatment doesn’t mean the person with type 2 has failed—or that his or her diabetes has suddenly become type 1. It just means that person’s body needs more insulin than the body can produce on its own.

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01/20/2016

Here is our 2016 IVCH Diabetes Education Class Schedule. We've changed things up a bit this year. Check it out! A physician referral is required for class registration.

01/14/2016

It's always nice to have some new recipes in your repertoire! Check these out!

No need to get stuck in a food rut while trying to stay healthy. Check out these tasty recipes specifically for people with diabetes and their families. Download this free recipe guide today and take the guesswork out of your diet.
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10/06/2015

Get those steps in daily! Exercise helps improve blood sugar levels!

Managing type 2 diabetes and exercising regularly go hand in hand. Learn how to get started with a walking program and eventually reach 10,000 steps each day.

09/29/2015

Could you be doing more to stabilize your blood sugar levels? Get type 2 diabetes diet tips from Everyday Health.

09/24/2015

One week from today (Thursday, October 1st) is the next Diabetes Academy! We'll be playing Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and having some pumpkin-inspired snacks. We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendar for "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, Diabetes Edition!" This fun and informative game will be the topic of our next Diabetes Academy on Thursday, October 1st! Doors open at 3:30pm; program begins at 4:00. A healthy snack will be provided. Check it out!

09/23/2015

Happy 1st Day of Fall! It's easy to see that fall and pumpkin season have arrived. Did you know that pumpkin is a nutrition superstar? One cup of cooked, mashed pumpkin contains just 24 calories, 6 g carbohydrate and 3 g fiber, not to mention Vitamins A and C! Add some pumpkin to your morning oatmeal for added nutrition benefit!

09/15/2015

Mark your calendar for "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, Diabetes Edition!" This fun and informative game will be the topic of our next Diabetes Academy on Thursday, October 1st! Doors open at 3:30pm; program begins at 4:00. A healthy snack will be provided. Check it out!

09/04/2015

Did you know we offer group diabetes education classes almost every week of the year? Check out the schedule and details about each class. Registration requires a referral from your primary care physician. Contact us with any questions!

08/31/2015

A free blood pressure and blood sugar check will be held tomorrow - Tuesday September 1st - at the IVCH Room of the Peru Mall. A 10-12 hour fast is required, and it runs from 7:45 - 8:30 AM.