BCH to Host “Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Lifestyle Change” Program in 2019

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is hosting a “Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Lifestyle Change” Program in 2019. These free weekly meetings will take place on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and begin on January 15.

Decrease your chances  of getting type 2 diabetes by participating in this program. If you have had a fasting blood glucose reading of 100-125 mg/dl or an A1C of 5.7-6.4 in the last year, you should consider this program. Other qualifying factors include a BMI of 24kg/m, a history of gestational diabetes, or scoring above a 9 on the prediabetes risk test. For more information about this FREE program, call (716) 592-9643.

 

American Diabetes Alert Day® on March 27

From HealthyInteractions.com…One in three American adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a serious disease that can lead to complications like kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness, and amputations. But type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be permanent—it can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle modifications. The first step is learning your risk.

That’s why this year Healthy Interactions is participating in American Diabetes Association Alert Day®. On March 27, we encourage you to take and or share a simple and anonymous one-minute test to find out if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. You’ll answer questions such as, “Do you have a family history of diabetes?” and “Are you physically active?” to learn your diabetes risk in 60 seconds. It’s that simple.

Diabetes Events in November

Diabetes Events in November

Gourmet Dining on a 400-calorie Budget

A FREE Healthy Eating and Cooking Demonstration to kick off November, which is Diabetes Awareness Month.

Wednesday, November 1
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Concord Senior Center on Commerce Drive

This free event is open to all, but registration is required as seating is limited. (We also need to know how much food to make!). Call (716) 592-2871 ext. 1485 or email kkane@bch-jbr.org.

Diabetes: Talk to an Expert

Thursday, November 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
Concord Senior Center
Free with preregistration to (716) 592-9643.
A panel of diabetes experts will be available to answeer your questions. Join us for an evening of education, diabetes products, snacks and door prizes.
Coordinated by the Buffalo American Association of Diabetes Educators Networking Group.