Talk to focus on controlling blood glucose levels

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation about keeping blood glucose within a healthy target range from 6:30 – 8 p.m. June 12 in the hospital’s dining room, 130 Division St.

Attendees of this “Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes” presentation will learn how healthy eating, keeping active and medication can help them control their blood glucose levels.
In addition, the talk will cover potential long-term complications of diabetes, how to delay or reduce the risk of long-term complications by keeping blood glucose on target, the importance of checking for long-term complications and knowing your ABCs (A1c, blood pressure and cholesterol).

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets from September through June on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns. It is open to all diabetics and their families, at no charge.

For information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.


The above information is from a release from Ken Roberts, director, Griffin Hospital media relations.