August 25, 2006

Stanford University’s School of Medicine presents a
free educational workshop for Type 2 Diabetics

The complications caused by poor blood sugar control can be frightening. Some of the complications, associated with diabetes include blindness, loss of limb/s, kidney failure, heart and circulatory problems and so on.

Are you aware of how to avoid or minimize the complications that many diabetics have experienced? In addition to faithfully taking your medications as prescribed, diabetics must be better informed of how to manage their health. With this knowledge and by practicing what you have learned, you can greatly improve your chances of avoiding serious complications. If it has been a few years since you have taken a class, etc. on the management of your diabetes, now is the time to get updated. The medical community has learned a great deal more in recent years on how patients can better manage their diabetes. Attend this free workshop and receive the latest information.

Free Workshop
The Stanford University School of Medicine is presenting a “Diabetes Self-Management Program” at the Evergreen Community Center starting on Thursday, September 7, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The workshop will run for 6 weeks, ending on Thursday, October 19. To register for the workshop, or receive more information, call 1-800-366-2624 or email fjvilla@stanford.edu. The Evergreen Community Center is located at 4860 San Felipe Road in San Jose.