Low carb eating topic of support group talks at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital to host two free presentations about low carb eating./ Contributed photo

DERBY -The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free presentations about low carb eating for individuals diagnosed with diabetes at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

Certified Diabetes Educator Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will present “Carbohydrate Counting: Putting Skills into Practice.”

Carb counting is a great tool for diabetes self-management, while still allowing people with to eat a variety of foods. 
The open discussion will cover measuring portions to correctly measure total carbohydrates, how to count fiber, understanding nutrition labels, what to do when dining out, and eating combination foods. 

Record keeping and pattern management will also be discussed.

The presentations will be in the hospital’s Childbirth Education Classroom A. There will be free valet parking for the 2:30 p.m. session.

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.

Carb counting topic of talks at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free talks about carb counting at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will continue its program about carbohydrate-conscious eating with free talks at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Certified diabetes educator Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will present “Carbohydrate Counting: Skills into Practice.” 

Carb counting is a good tool to use when trying to gain greater control of blood sugar levels while still enjoying a wide variety of foods. 

However, there are common questions that arise when trying to put carb counting into practice. Using the ‘gram counting’ method, this program will help answer some of those questions, including how to measure portions to correctly estimate total carbohydrates, how to count fiber, and what to do when dining out and eating combination foods. Record keeping and pattern management will also be discussed.

Both talks will be in the hospital Childbirth Education Classroom A. 

There is free valet parking for the 2:30 p.m. session.

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. Anyone with diabetes and their families 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.