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T1D Talks
2025-08-04 17:30:00 2025-08-04 18:30:00 America/Chicago T1D Talks T1D Talks is a support group for those with Type 1 Diabetes and parents of children with T1D. We meet the first Monday of each month to share support, knowledge, and awareness. Registration required. Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Monday, August 04
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 17:30:00 2025-08-04 18:30:00 America/Chicago T1D Talks T1D Talks is a support group for those with Type 1 Diabetes and parents of children with T1D. We meet the first Monday of each month to share support, knowledge, and awareness. Registration required. Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Effingham Public Library

Children's Programming Room

T1D Talks is a support group for those with Type 1 Diabetes and parents of children with T1D. We meet the first Monday of each month to share support, knowledge, and awareness. Registration required.

The group will be led by Allison Deters, an individual with Type 1 Diabetes, and Ti'anna Dillworth, a mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes. 

**No medical advice will be given during the group. All individuals are encouraged to talk to their healthcare provider prior to making any changes to their healthcare plans.

AGE GROUP: | 61+ | 5-12 | 19-60 | 13-18 | 0-4 |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Conversation |

TAGS: | #Type 1 Diabetes | #T1D Talks |

Effingham Public Library
Phone: 217-342-2464
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day )
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is the public library of Effingham, Illinois. We have over 50,000 books, magazines, and audio-visual materials and an annual circulation of over 250,000 items. We also offer a wide variety of programs and services. 

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Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
T1D Talks is a support group for those with Type 1 Diabetes and parents of children with T1D. We meet the first Monday of each month to share support, knowledge, and awareness. Registration required.
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