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Diabetes Matters



A free, monthly diabetes education class with expert speakers (for the first hour), and group discussion (for the last hour), provides science-based information to help all community members increase knowledge about diabetes. Individuals and families who live with diabetes are encouraged to attend. No registration is required — just show up!

 

When: First Thursday of the month (except July), 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium (Washington West, 2500 Mowry)

See map below for class locations.
Call: (510) 745-6556 for more information

 

Diabetes Matters 2008 Calendar of Events:
February 7, 2008
Topic: Caring for Diabetes: An Internist's Perspective
Speaker: Dr. Vanessa Wilson, Internal Medicine, Washington Hospital Medical Staff

March 6, 2008
Topic: Surgery and Diabetes
Speaker: Ramesh Karipineni, M.D., Surgeon, Washington Hospital Medical Staff

Videos about Diabetes:

  • The Keys to Diabetes Self - Management (11/13/06)
    Windows Media 9 (Dialup) Windows Media 9 (Broadband)

  • Nutrition for People with Diabetes (11/13/06)
    Windows Media 9 (Dialup) Windows Media 9 (Broadband)

  • Diabetes Type 1&2 (11/13/06)
    Windows Media 9 (Dialup) Windows Media 9 (Broadband)


     

     

    If you wish to get on the mailing list to receive flyers about specific, upcoming events, please contact Vida Reed, R.N., Certified Diabetes Educator at Washington Hospital at (510) 745-6556 or email vida_reed@whhs.com.

     

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