Diabetes Wellness Programs
Atrium's Diabetes Wellness Center offers topic-focused classes, health fairs and health screenings that provide education about diabetes risk factors, complications and self-management. Below is a listing of our upcoming events. Space is limited, so please call the Diabetes Wellness Center at (513) 727-5475 to register or for more information.
Free Walk-In Finger-Stick Blood Sugar Screenings
Do you have high blood pressure or a family history of Type 2 diabetes? Have you had a baby weighing nine pounds or greater? Is so, you are at a higher risk of developing diabetes. Stop by the Diabetes Wellness Center for a free finger-stick blood screening. Fasting is not required. Please call (513) 727-5475 for more information.
Cost: Free
Days: Monday through Friday
Times: 8:30 to 11:30 am and 1:30 to 4 pm
Location: Diabetes Wellness Center, Grand Medical Plaza, 4218 Grand Avenue, Middletown
Know Your Nutrition**
Do you want to learn more about the importance of eating a healthy diet to manage your diabetes? Join the Diabetes Wellness Center’s diabetes nutrition expert as she discusses portion control, label reading and healthy food choices. Call (513) 727-5475 for more information and to register.
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday, April 18
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Diabetes Wellness Center, Grand Medical Plaza, 4218 Grand Avenue, Middletown
It's Not Too Late to Prevent Diabetes
Have you been told you have prediabetes or that you are at risk for developing diabetes? If so, join the Diabetes Wellness Center staff as they discuss small steps you can take to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Risk factors for developing diabetes, the importance of exercise, helpful hints for healthy eating and tips for losing weight will be discussed.
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday, March 21
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Diabetes Wellness Center, Grand Medical Plaza, 4218 Grand Avenue, Middletown
**These Diabetes Community Outreach Programs are made possible by generous donations to the Atrium Medical Center Foundation.