WCHD sponsors diabetes education program PDF Print E-mail
Snow Hill, Md. – The Worcester County Health Department offers a multi-session diabetes self management education program in Snow Hill and Pocomoke this summer.

The program is scheduled for:
 
  • 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, July 7-Aug. 11 at the Pocomoke Health Center, 400A Walnut St.
  • 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 17-Sept. 21 at the Worcester County Health Department, 6040 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill.
 
Anyone interested in learning more about diabetes and its treatment is invited to attend.
 
A team comprised of a registered nurse, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and an American College of Sports Medicine certified clinical exercise physiologist provide the educational sessions. The American Diabetes Association and the Eli Lilly and Company, a major pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., provide resource support. 
 
Sessions include information about managing the disease, reducing complications, goal setting, nutrition, lifestyle change, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, sick day management, dental care, stress, medications and preventive care. 
 
A $10 donation is requested for the entire program. Please call the Worcester County Health Department at 410-632-1100 ext. 4 for more information or to register.
 

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