Diabetes

Last modified 2009-07-29 09:51

Diabetes Support

Welcome to the Greene County Diabetes support site. Here you will find news and information about diabetes and healthy weight management.

Dining with Diabetes
"Dining with Diabetes" is a program designed for people with diabetes and their family members. This class is offered in three sessions that meet once a week. Class activities include learning about appropriate food choices, preparation of diabetic friendly fare, and tasting of healthy foods. A reunion is offered three months after the last class to further support dietary changes. People with diabetes and their family members, caregivers, and support persons can enroll in "Dining with Diabetes." A physician referral is not necessary. Click on the link above to print a registration form. Call 937-372-9971 to register.

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These are links to other programs and organizations you might find helpful in managing your health.

American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org

Central Ohio Diabetes Association http://www.diabetesohio.org

Diabetes Association of Dayton Area http://www.diabetesdayton.org

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Local Support Groups

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Chow Line is a column that focuses on nutrition and other health related matters.

Choose berries for a burst of nutrition (7/12/09)

Watch out for sodium when eating out (7/5/09)

Triglyceride levels sensitive to diet (4/12/09)

Exercise can help control blood sugar (3/29/09)

High blood sugar levels dangerous (3/22/09)

Low fat or low carb? Choose what works (3/15/09)

Portion control can help with diabetes (2/8/09)

Drinking water may help shed pounds (12/21/08)

Carrots healthful, not 'full of sugar' (9/7/08)

Choose healthful fast-food options (6/8/08)

Lots of reasons to eat healthy whole grains (3/14/08)

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