Those with pre-diabetes or diabetes, as well as diabetic caregivers, are encouraged to join AdventHealth Waterman for a diabetes support group on June 19 at 5 p.m. in the Conry Creation Health Center at 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares.
This free support group is led by a certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian.
Diabetes education plays an important role in helping diagnosed patients improve their health and avoid potential complications associated with the disease. If left unmanaged, diabetes can cause harmful complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss or stoke. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, many of these complications are preventable with early diagnosis and self -management.
One in three U.S. adults have prediabetes, where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. With early self-management, the progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes can be delayed or prevented.
“The presence of diabetes in Lake County has been growing every year since 2002, and currently affects more than 13% of the community, which is higher than the state average,” said Candace Huber, AdventHealth Waterman director of mission development. “Education is the most important tool we can utilize to help our community address this disease. With proper nutrition, medication, exercise and monitoring, patients can maintain optimal wellness and achieve a higher quality of life despite this disease.”
For more information or to register for the diabetes support group, visit www.ConryCreationHealth.com. Or call 352-253-3685.
