MONROE - Terry Wiley knows first-hand the challenges and obstacles to maintaining control of his diabetes. He is a member of the sanofi-aventis A1C Champions Program, which is a patient led approach to diabetes education. He will share his experience with diabetes self-management and lifestyle strategies based on extensive training and his personal experience with diabetes. Topics will include:
• Achieving good glucose control
• Learning about effective self management
• Developing a balanced, healthy lifestyle
• Planning and prioritizing diabetes management
• Overcoming fears surrounding diabetes
• Finding resources for diabetes support
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 20 million Americans have diabetes - 6 million of whom are unaware they have the disease. The American Diabetes Association recommends that, in general, people with diabetes should initially strive for an A1C (a test that assesses blood glucose levels over a two to three month period) that is less than 7 percent. Alarmingly, more than 50 percent of diabetes patients are not in control of the disease.
This free event will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in the New Glarus room of the Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe. For more information or to register, contact Carol Lancaster, RN at 324-2166 or carol.lancaster@monroeclinic.org.
• Achieving good glucose control
• Learning about effective self management
• Developing a balanced, healthy lifestyle
• Planning and prioritizing diabetes management
• Overcoming fears surrounding diabetes
• Finding resources for diabetes support
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 20 million Americans have diabetes - 6 million of whom are unaware they have the disease. The American Diabetes Association recommends that, in general, people with diabetes should initially strive for an A1C (a test that assesses blood glucose levels over a two to three month period) that is less than 7 percent. Alarmingly, more than 50 percent of diabetes patients are not in control of the disease.
This free event will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in the New Glarus room of the Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe. For more information or to register, contact Carol Lancaster, RN at 324-2166 or carol.lancaster@monroeclinic.org.
