We believe that whether you have just recently been diagnosed or have lived with diabetes for many years, ongoing education is essential to maintaining good health. The more you know about your diabetes, the more effective you will be in controlling it.
We offer educational opportunities for patients, family members or anyone interested in learning more about diabetes to help you live a healthier, happier life. The programs are designed to educate and teach effective self-management skills that put the patient in control.
Diabetes Alert Day
Are you one of the 5.7 million Americans with undiagnosed diabetes? Join us on Tuesday, March 23 to find out! You will receive free blood sugar, foot, eye, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. For best results, do not eat or drink (except water) for eight hours before the screening.
Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 to 9 am, and 2:30 to 4:30 pm at Lakewood Hospital in the Wasmer Auditorium, 14519 Detroit Ave. Lakewood.
Everyone screened will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Giant Eagle gift card. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call 216.529.5312.
You the Owner’s Manual
Yes, it is all about you and diabetes. Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer for the Cleveland Clinic, co-founder of the website RealAge.com, a service providing personal health tools to consumers, author and co-author of five number one New York Times best sellers, four in the YOU series which, he co-authored with Dr. Mehmet Oz will be our distinguished guest speaker. He will coach you on lifestyle changes that will allow you to manage your diabetes well, and enable you to live, feel and look years younger.
Thursday, March 25 at 7 pm at the Cleveland Playhouse, 8500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Tickets are $50 for VIP including entrance to the VIP reception at 6:00 p.m. and private book signing or $20 for general admission and book signing. To purchase tickets call the ADA event hotline at (888) 328-9989 ext. 6555. Win two tickets to see the Dr. Oz show live in Los Angeles with round trip airline tickets compliments of Continental Airlines! For more information please contact: Joann Mraz, Program Director, at 888-328-9989 ext. 6550, JMraz@ diabetes.org or Tonnie Alliance, Manager Special Events, at 888-328-9989 ext. 6761, TAllance@diabetes.org
Diabetes Group Exercise Program
Are You Exercising? We want to help you take the first step toward a healthier you! This class is designed for people with diabetes who are new to exercise.
Sessions will be led by YMCA of Greater Cleveland staff. Exercises can be tailored to meet your needs, such as being seated in a chair, or using a chair for support. A choice of several aerobic exercises will be available. This way, you can choose the activities that best meet your needs and comfort level.
Strength building and stretching exercises will be included. Participants will be able to test their blood sugar before and after exercise. Experts from the Lakewood Hospital Diabetes and Endocrine Center will review results with participants. Information on the affects of exercise on blood sugar will be provided.
Register today by calling 216.521.8400.
Diabetes Matters®: Empowerment Group
You’re invited to join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, beginning May 19 from 10 to 11 am at The Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood.
This empowerment group is led by educators from the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, in collaboration with Lakewood Hospital Diabetes and Endocrine Center and Fairview Hospital Diabetes Education Center. The group is for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes. An important part of managing diabetes is to be able to share with others who are in a similar situation and learn from each other. Each month we will focus on a new topic of discussion, such as diabetes-friendly recipes, creative exercise demonstrations, and stress reduction techniques. Please join us on the journey to taking control of your diabetes and taking back your life! RSVP is not required, but helpful for planning. For more information, please call 216.591.0800.
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