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July 11, 2006

ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ partners with local medical groups to promote diabetes education

On Wednesday, July 12, 19, and 26, the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ College of Pharmacy will join with Haik Humble Eye Center, the Glenwood Diabetes Management Program & Foot Center, and St. Francis Medical Center to sponsor "Promoting Better Health for People with Diabetes."

The three-session self-management program is designed for people with diabetes and their families. Each session will be held at the Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at approximately 1 p.m.

On July 12, participants will learn how to put their best foot forward with a foot care demonstration and a discussion on the effects of diabetes on that area of the body. There will also be opportunities for health screenings and a health fair with exhibits of the newest products for diabetes care on the market.

The July 19 program will feature vision screening, a dialogue on medications for diabetes and a discussion of the effects of diabetes on the body.

The third session on July 26 will offer vision screening, a cooking demonstration, nutrition and diet management information, and an overview of diabetic eye disease.

Pre-registration is required to assure space in this special program. Cost of registration is $8.50 for each session and includes all educational materials and a diabetic healthy lunch.

Fees will be collected at the door - cash only, please. To register, contact Glenwood HealthSource at 318-329-8590.

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