Griffin Hospital offers diabetes workshop at Derby Senior Center

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is offering a free, six-week workshop to help empower individuals diagnosed with diabetes take control of their health.

The Live Well Diabetes Self-Management Workshop will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. on Thursdays from Feb. 21 to April 4 at the Derby Senior Center, 239 Main St.

The 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. It is also open to caregivers.

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.