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Monroe Clinic to hold expo on diabetes Tuesday
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MONROE - Monroe Clinic is hosting a diabetes expo Tuesday for those who have diabetes, are at risk for diabetes or care for someone with diabetes.

The event will be held in Monroe Clinic's Founders Hall, 515 22nd Ave. There will be vendor booths from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and a meal preparation demonstration at 5 p.m.

At 5:45 p.m., Dr. Paul Bekx, an endocrinologist, will give a presentation on new therapy for diabetes, and there will be a panel discussion at 6:15 p.m. with questions and answers from attendees. The expert panel includes Bekx; ophthalmologist Gabriel Schaab, MD; dietitian Colette Wyttenbach, RN, CD, LD, CDE; family practice nurse practitioner Steve Mischka, FNP-C, CDE; and wound care specialist Cindy Hromadka, BSN, RN, WCC.

To register for the free event, go to monroeclinic.org or call 877-865-1462.