Prevent the Sugar Rush
| Dates: | April 6, 2023 |
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| Meets: | Th from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Cost: | $0.00 |
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.
Please note: this course requires membership in Membership Dues Fall Only or Membership Dues Fall Only or Membership Dues Fall Only or 2022-2023 Annual Membership OLLI
With Leighsa Cornwell, RN CDCES
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Place: ISU, Cunningham Memorial Library, Room 028
Cost: FREE
Leighsa is a registered nurse and a certified diabetes educator. She provides diabetes education and continuous follow-up care for diabetic patients. Horizon Health’s diabetes education program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association since 1994. The program teaches diabetes management, which might include lifestyle changes, oral medications, or injections. The education program also offers; Diabetic screenings (cholesterol and blood sugar), Education with certified professionals, Nutrition counseling, and Diabetic wound care. Her presentation will be called "Prevent the Sugar Rush". This entails general information about diabetes and the different types.
We will discuss pre-diabetes and what to look for including blood work. Leighsa will give tips about what you can do to prevent and how to manage diabetes. She will review types of drinks and foods, also food portions. She will review Glucose Monitors, hypoglycemia, signs of low blood sugar and treatment of low blood sugar.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
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Marci Shaw