Diabetes support group at Griffin adds session

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital is offering an afternoon session to make it easier for members to attend.

In recognition of National Heart Month and the fact that diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease, the group is offering a free presentation on the connection between the two medical conditions from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in Griffin Hospital’s Childbirth Education Classroom A and from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Meditation and Learning Center. 
Griffin Hospital is at 130 Division St.
Dr. Shilpa Shetty, of Griffin Hospital Primary Care, will be the presenter for the afternoon program and Mary Swansiger, R.N., MPH, of Griffin Hospital’s Community Outreach and Parish Nursing program, will present in the evening.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns. This group is open to all diabetics and their families, at no charge. 
Free valet parking is available for the afternoon sessions until 4:30 p.m.
No registration is required. For information, call Swansiger, 203-732-1137.

This information is taken from a press release from Griffin Hospital.