Diabetes Prevention: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Diabetes Prevention: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Monday, April 13, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Verona Public Libray

Learn what you need to know about preventing diabetes at the Verona Public Library on Monday, April 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Presented by a registered nurse, this one-hour program will teach participants about diabetes and what steps families can take to reduce their risk and stay healthy. The session will cover type 1 and type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and complications of diabetes. The program will also discuss risk factors, assessing individual risk, and screening tests. Participants will learn how to reduce their risk of diabetes through exercise, nutrition, and stress management. They will also learn how to read food labels and where to find more information and resources for diabetes prevention.

Handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at the end of the session. This free program is presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation. Registration is required. To register, contact Nora Miller at nmiller@wwhf.org, or call 608-251-1675 ext. 103. For library information, go to www.veronapubliclibrary.org, or call 608-845-7180. The Verona Public Library is located at 500 Silent Street.