Knox County Health Department continues its free diabetes management classes in October. The classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays from October 1st through the 29th in the auditorium at 140 Dameron Avenue. These community classes are open to the public and attendees may bring dinner, if desired. Anyone interested should call 215-5170 to reserve space.
The program provides once-a-week diabetes management education for individuals diagnosed as pre-diabetic or who have diabetes. Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) from the Fort Sanders Diabetes Program (part of Covenant Health) will assist Knox County Health Department staff in conducting the classes. Day-to-day management of diabetes can be confusing and overwhelming. These management classes will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimally manage their diabetes, including proper diet, medication, stress management and exercise.
In Knox County, diabetes was the seventh leading cause of premature death in 2005. Knox County Health Department is committed to reducing these disturbing rates and encourages anyone interested to sign up for these free classes. Public input on health issues is welcome at www.healthyknox.blogspot.com/.
