“The Diabetes Health Fair is going to be in the JMH
Cafeteria so come by and visit the vendors,” said Erika Zerkowski, MS RDN CDE
CDN, the coordinator for the Diabetes Center. “Breakfast will be available for
purchase and there will be some additional healthy items on the menu.” The
Diabetes Fair will include door prizes and a free glucose and cholesterol
screening.
The health fair is an educational opportunity for those who
want to learn more about how to prevent diabetes and the technology that is
available to help in managing it. The vendors participating in the fair
include:
• Representatives
from Abbott who will have the Freestyle Libre, a continuous glucose monitor
that can be worn for 14 days after a one hour calibration.
• A Pump
Ambassador from Medtronic, who will have the last information on insulin pumps
and can answer any questions about this technology.
• Educators
from Ardent, who will have information about the diabetes prevention and
diabetes management programs offered locally.
• Community
Faith Nursing Services, a local organization available for diabetics who need
assistance incorporating what the diabetes educator teaches and the advice of
their provider have into their daily lives.
• The JMH
Pharmacy will be on hand to answer questions about what diabetes meds are
available, what they do, and how they work.
• Jones
Memorial Medical Practices Care Managers will be available to discuss how they
can help patients access what they need to manage their condition.
• The
Wellsville Lions Club Diabetes Center And, of course, Erika will be there with
information about the services available at the Diabetes Center and healthy
eating.
This is the first health fair hosted by the Diabetes
Center,” Erika said, adding that additional vendors and services are being
considered. The health fair is free and open to all.
