Griffin in Derby to host presentations for diabetics

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free presentations to help diabetics handle the holidays Dec. 10 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.
 

Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will present “Handling the Holidays and Special Occasions” at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Medical Education Classroom and at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Childbirth Classroom A. Ask for directions to these rooms at the hospital’s front desk.

During the presentation, Swansiger will discuss how special occasions can affect food choices, planning ahead, exercise, stress management and strategies for eating out.

Monthly meetings

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September through June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns.

All diabetics and their families are welcome to attend. 

No registration is required. 

Free valet parking is available for the 2:30 p.m. session. 

For more information, call Swansiger, 203.732.1137.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.