DERBY - Griffin Hospital is empowering individuals diagnosed with diabetes to take control of the health condition and get control of their lives again with a free six-week workshop starting Nov. 17.
The Live Well Diabetes Self-Management Workshop will focus on several topics for those with diabetes, including what to eat, foot care, low and high blood sugar, sick day guidelines, tips for dealing with stress, and how to set small and achievable goals.
The program will meet from 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Nov. 17 to Dec. 22 at the hospital, 130 Division St.
The program is sponsored by the Connecticut State Department on Aging, Connecticut Department of Public Health and Griffin Hospital Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nursing.
Pre-registration is required.
To sign-up or for more information, contact Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, CDE, at 203-732-1137.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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