BROOKINGS Brookings Health System will hold the third annual diabetes fair on Dec. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the health systems Conference Room A. The free, educational event is geared toward people living with diabetes as well as healthcare providers.
People with diabetes personally manage the majority of their care, said Registered Dietitian Katy VanderWal, who heads up Brookings Healths certified diabetic education program along with Diabetic Nurse Educator Shantel Langland, RN. Continuous education helps patients with diabetes lead healthier lives with fewer long-term complications. Our diabetic education team is hosting the diabetes fair again to give our patients with diabetes access to free education plus information on the available services, medications, equipment and supplies to help them manage and live with their condition.
In addition to Brookings Healths diabetic education team, attendees will also be able to visit with a host of other medical experts. Service booths at the event will include eye care, dental care, wound prevention, foot care with free foot screenings, home medical equipment and diabetic supplies. Several pharmaceutical companies that offer diabetic solutions will also be available.
Individuals who should consider attending the event include those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, people newly diagnosed with diabetes, individuals diagnosed with prediabetes and caregivers for people with diabetes.
More information about the event and about Brookings Healths certified diabetic education program can be found online at brookingshealth.org/diabetes.
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