Alexandria, Louisiana (KALB) – November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day.
CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini hosted the Harvest of Hope Health Fair in conjunction with World Diabetes Day.
During the fair, they offered foot exams, blood pressure tests, blood sugar tests, and more.
“This is also in conjunction with our new Diabetes Education Center, Health Learning Center, which provides hands-on information about eating healthy and how to stay healthy,” said Ashley Hare, CHRISTUS Cabrini Wound and Hyperbaric Chamber Program Director. “We do certain classes that speak to people.” Lifestyle when diagnosed with diabetes. ”
Halle said about 37 million people in the United States have diabetes.
“So if you have that diagnosis, or even if you're not prediabetic or diabetic, the more information you have about how to take care of yourself, the better you can take care of yourself.” We will be able to care for them,” Halle said.
On November 15th, KALB will have more coverage about National Diabetes Awareness Month.
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