Friday, October 4, 2019

Support group at Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on diabetic foot care

Talk on proper foot care slated Oct. 8 at Griffin Hospital in Derby./ Contributed photo

 
DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host a free discussion on proper foot care at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

Wound care specialists from The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Griffin Hospital will discuss the importance of proper foot care, screening and hygiene as it relates to preventing diabetic foot ulcers.

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, 203-732-1137.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.



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