Winfield residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information session.
Diabetes, The Basics is a six-hour group session offered by AHS professionals who share their expertise, provide information and encourage discussions that can help participants better manage their condition. The session is offered to people at risk of developing diabetes, as well as those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
Participants will learn about:
• Diabetes myths and facts.
• Progression of diabetes.
• Healthy eating with diabetes.
• Blood glucose monitoring and control.
• Medications for diabetes.
• What to do during an illness.
• Benefits of keeping active.
• Adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Diabetes, The Basics will be held Feb. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Winfield Community Health Centre, #10 2 Ave. W. For more information, or to register, call 1-877-314-6997.