Local 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.
Diabetes The Basics will be held Nov. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, 5228 50 Ave. Please call 1-877-314- 6997 for more information or to register.
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.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than 3.9 million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.