St. Luke's Diabetes Update: Protect Your Brain
About This Event
About 12% of Americans live with diabetes, and millions more live with high blood sugar and don’t know it!
High blood sugar damages the brain by harming blood vessels, reducing oxygen flow, and triggering inflammation.
Know your numbers, connect the dots between blood sugar, cholesterol & blood pressure, and brain health.
Join us for an engaging, interactive health education event where you can:
- Learn how your health numbers can affect your overall wellness and your brain
- Connect with health care professionals and get your questions answered
- Discover helpful health resources and practical tips
- Explore the health fair featuring local organizations, vendors and screenings
Agenda:
- 5 pm Health Fair
- 6:30 pm Speaker Panel
- 7:45 pm Dismissal
Speakers:
- Dr. Vaishaliben Ahir, MD Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Dr. Michael Schachter, MD Family Medicine & Primary Care
- Prajakta Khare-Ranade, MSc, RD, LD, CDCES, FAND Dietitian
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