Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talks on healthy eating, diabetes

In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Griffin Health is hosting talks on healthy eating and diabetes self-management and a free diabetic foot screening in November./ Contributed photo

DERBY - In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Griffin Health is offering two talks and a screening to help educate the community and promote preventative health.

On Nov. 12, Griffin’s Diabetes Education and Support Group will discuss healthy eating in preparation for the holiday season. 

Certified diabetes instructor Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will present “Making Healthy Swaps in Cooking” from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

This open discussion will include ways to reduce sugar intake without using artificial sweeteners.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September-June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss 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.

Foot screening event

From 5-7 p.m. Nov. 14, the Comprehensive Wound Care Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free diabetic foot screening event. Each screening will take about 10 minutes and will include consultation with a podiatrist if needed.

Foot problems are common with diabetes. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes cause damage to blood vessels and peripheral nerves that can result in peripheral artery disease and peripheral neuropathy.

The screenings will be first come, first served, however registration is required by visiting the Griffin Hospital events calendar at griffinhealth.org/events or by calling 203-732-1511. For any questions, call 203-732-7140.

Self-management

From 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 endocrinologist Dr. Chi Tang, of Griffin Faculty Physicians, will discuss Advanced Diabetes Self-Management. 

The ideal audience will be people who know the basics in diabetes or have already completed Griffin’s six-week Diabetes Self-Management Workshop and would like to gain a deeper understanding to become more independent in their diabetes management. 

Register by calling 203-732-1137 or e-mail mswansiger@griffinhealth.org.

This is a  press release from Griffin Hospital.