Fort HealthCare is hosting an indoor Diabetes Walk on Monday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort Memorial Hospital, 611 Sherman Ave. East, Fort Atkinson.
Walkers should use the main entrance on Armenia Street, where the revolving doors are located.
The event his being held in honor of Diabetes Day.
“Diabetes does not discriminate. It can affect persons of any age, race, or socio-economic status and nearly everyone knows someone who is living with diabetes, said Fort HealthCare diabetes educator, Rhonda Perdelwitz, RN. “To help spread the word regarding treatment and the search for a cure, World Diabetes Day is held each November, which is also American Diabetes Month.”
Activities include free health screenings (blood pressure and glucose) and a “Day in the Life of a Diabetic” display featuring stories from some of Fort HealthCare’s patients. Refreshments will be served.
“Now is the time to take control of your diabetes. Ask your doctor for diabetes self-management education,” said Perdelwitz. “Annual follow-up with a dietician and nurse educator is a Medicare benefit most people don’t know about.”
The warning signs of diabetes include frequent urination, excessive thirst, increased hunger, weight loss, tiredness, vomiting and stomach pain, blurred vision, frequent infections, slow-healing wounds, lack of concentration and a tingling sensation in the hands or feet.
Not all these signs are present in everyone and having some of the signs does not constitute a diagnosis of diabetes.
For more information, visit FortHealthCare.com/Diabetes.
