Griffin Hospital in Derby to host free talk on diabetes

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation on the basics of diabetes to help individuals understand the condition at 6:30 p.m. March 29.

Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will present “Diabetes 101,” an easy-to-understand overview of prediabetes, diabetes type 1, and diabetes type 2 as well as risk factors and prevention.

According to the American Diabetes Association, an estimated 29 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, including eight million who are undiagnosed. There is also an estimated 86 million people with prediabetes.

The presentation is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 
Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events. The hospital is at 130 Division St. 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.