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Diabetes. Disease. Chronic Health Issue. PWD. No matter how you refer to it, the diagnosis of diabetes is life changing. A Face of Diabetes Meet Vanessa. Hardworking. Busy living her life when BAM! She...
View ArticleAmerican Diabetes Month
By: Erica Prater, RN, BSN, CDE | Diabetes Education Services While November is most often thought of as the month with that most American of holidays – Thanksgiving – we’d like to share with you that...
View ArticleThe Facts About Diabetes
By: Erica Prater, RN, BSN, CDE | Diabetes Education Services The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has declared November as American Diabetes Month and the International Diabetes Federation (ICF) has...
View ArticleAfter Thanksgiving Resolutions
By: Erica Prater, RN, BSN, CDE | Diabetes Education Services So last week you over-indulged at the holiday feast and then you enjoyed the leftovers. Don’t feel guilty! Don’t beat yourself up! Instead,...
View ArticleOn the Go? Cook It Slow!
Enjoy! Athens Regional’s Diabetes Education Services and Regional FirstCare in Jefferson present you a free diabetes cooking program to offer you healthy meal ideas. What: On the Go? Cook It Slow!...
View ArticleComplications of Diabetes
By: Erica Prater, RN, BSN, CDE | Diabetes Education Services If diabetes is not controlled, serious complications can happen. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, Diabetes Education...
View ArticleDiabetes Risk Test
Do you know your risk for diabetes? Our Diabetes Education Department says a quick test from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) will not only show your potential risk, it will also help raise...
View ArticleCamp Kudzu: Caring Support for Diabetes
By: Jackie Hooper, RN | Athens Regional Operating Room My story and love for Camp Kudzu started back in December 2007 when my youngest daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. It was right after...
View ArticleDiabetes Education Recognition
Our Diabetes Educators are making a difference and it shows. Because of their remarkable care and teaching, our Outpatient Diabetes Education program has been honored with the prestigious American...
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