Attend a program designed to educate individuals on a lifestyle to prevent diabetes and motivate those living with diabetes to live a healthy life.
Riverwood Healthcare Center is hosting a seminar on “Diabetes and Wellness” on Thurs., May 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 40 Club Convention Center in Aitkin.
Certified Diabetes Educator Melissa Magnuson and Registered Dietitian Lisa Kuklis will present information on how to take steps to increase your physical activity and control your diet for a healthier you.
“Many people don’t realize that exercising and losing weight can help prevent type 2 diabetes,” Magnuson explains. “If you already have diabetes, staying active and making healthy food choices can help you manage the disease much more effectively.”
In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin, which is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to diabetes complications.
Diabetes vendor displays will offer information on managing diabetes. Participating vendors include Expressions Shoe Center, Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
There is no cost for the seminar and a light meal is included.
Registration is required. Call Riverwood’s Diabetes Center at (218) 927-8281.
