Living with diabetes topic of talks at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free presentations about living with diabetes at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9.
The hospital is at 130 Division St.

Certified Diabetes Educator Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will lead an open conversation on “Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes.” 

Topics discussed will include: The natural course of diabetes; Recognizing the fact that it may become more difficult to keep your blood glucose within target range; The potential long-term complications of diabetes; How to delay or reduce the risk of long-term complications by keeping your blood glucose on target; and The importance of checking for long-term complications and knowing your ABCs.

The presentations will be in the hospital’s Childbirth Education Classroom A. There will be free valet parking for the 2:30 p.m. session.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September-June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges, and day-to-day dietary concerns. Individuals with diabetes and their caregivers are welcome to attend.

No registration is required. 

For more information, call Mary Swansiger at 203-732-1137.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.