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Q My neighbor told me she went to an all-day event last year that was great for people with diabetes. Do you happen to know what, where, when? M.J., Greenville

A I asked Angie Watson, registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator at ECU Endocrinology, to tell you about this wonderful program that is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1. Here is what Angie wants you to know about the popular event, Winning With Diabetes. The event is for people living with diabetes, at risk for diabetes, or wanting to support someone with diabetes. It is definitely worth the time, attention and admission charge to attend. This years event will be at a new location, the Edwin W. Monroe Conference Center, 2000 Venture Tower Drive (adjacent to the Vidant hospital campus).

Diabetes can be a very demanding and complex disease, so I love it when people living with diabetes or prediabetes, as well as their friends and family members, are excited about learning how to better manage the condition. For the last 16 years, Greenville has played host to a daylong event for people with diabetes and their loved ones where folks come out to learn, laugh, engage and empower themselves to manage their health. I have had the privilege to be a part of the planning committee for the past two years and have seen first-hand the impact this event can have. Winning With Diabetes is a day filled with guest speakers in the morning, healthy snacks and lunch, interactive screenings, diabetes information booths and opportunities to ask questions to experts.

Our theme this year is Risky Business. The event will highlight some of the health risks that come with having diabetes and ways to reduce these risks. Among these risks are heart disease and stroke, nerve damage, damage to the feet, eye disease, kidney disease and dental problems.

Morning speakers include Kathy Kolasa, professor emeritus and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and columnist, who will present Sweeteners, Smoothies, Supplements, and Sugars ... Oh My to help people sort out which foods and drinks help or hinder blood sugar levels. Following that will be Nancy Leggett Fraser, diabetes nurse educator at Greenvilles Veterans Affairs Clinic, who will present Risky Business Reducing Complications. Closing the morning sessions will be Dr. Robert Tanenberg of ECU Physicians-Endocrinology,a longtime supporter of Winning With Diabetes. His presentation, Diabetic Neuropathy: the Forgotten Complication, will focus on nerve damage.

The healthy snacks and lunch provided give those attending a chance to review carbohydrate counting basics that can help control blood sugars and reduce risks in the long term.

Afternoon events include foot and kidney screenings, as well as Know Your Numbers and Sugar Shockers stations. Afternoon displays will showcase some diabetes resources in the Pitt County area, including medications, devices and tools. Diabetes experts will be available throughout the event to answer questions and concerns that relate to diabetes self-management skills.

Registration is required; the cost is $30 per person. The charge to register a spouse or friend is $25. Mention The Daily Reflector when you register, and the cost is $20. Free parking is available. Those attending will receive a passport booklet that when stamped at each station makes the person eligible to win prizes. Call 847-8265 to register or for more information.

The program is supported by local volunteers and health-care professionals and receives financial support from Medtronic, Sanofi, Lily, NovoNordisk and Tandem.

Professor emeritus Kathy Kolasa, a registered dietitian nutritionist and Ph.D., is an Affiliate Professor in the Brody School of Medicine at ECU. Contact her at kolasaka@ecu.edu.

IF YOU GO!

WHAT: Winning with Diabetes

WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.)

WHERE: Edwin W. Monroe Conference Center, 2000 Venture Tower Drive

COST: $30 per person; $25 per each additional person; mention the Daily Reflector and registration is $20.

TO REGISTER: Call 847-8265

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Winning With Diabetes - Greenville Daily Reflector

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