WHAT: Seth is a member of the A1C Champions® Program, supported by Sanofi, which is a patient-led approach to diabetes education. A1C Champions® know first-hand the challenges and obstacles to maintaining control of their diabetes. They are REAL people...with REAL A1C control...providing REAL inspiration.
Seth will cover topics including: • 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
WHY: If you or someone you know is struggling with diabetes or has an A1C that is 7% or above, the A1C Champions® can provide motivation to take those first steps to better blood glucose control. Diabetes patients need to know they are not alone and there are people like Seth who can help them along their journey with diabetes.
Diabetes is a chronic, widespread condition characterized by high blood sugar in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, the hormone needed to transport glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells of the body for energy. It is estimated that that nearly 26 million people in the United States have diabetes, including an estimated 7 million who remain undiagnosed. At the same time, about 40 percent of those diagnosed with diabetes did not achieve the blood sugar control target of A1C <7 percent recommended by the American Diabetes Association The A1C test measures average blood glucose levels over the past two- to three-month period.
WHEN: Thursday, 4/19/12 at 6:30pm
WHERE: Bates County Memorial Hospital, Education Center 615 West Nursery Butler, MO, 64730
CONTACT: Cheryl Hebblethwaite at 660-200-7046 or chebblethwaite@bcmhospital.com
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