Flushing Hospital Medical Center now offers a free Diabetes Support Group program. The initiative was implemented by the hospital’s Diabetes Team to raise awareness and offer patients and loved ones the tools needed to manage the disease.
The group meets on the third Wednesday of every month and is facilitated by team members Rehana Jamali; PharmD/Medication Safety Officer, Maria Savarese; Clinical Practice Nurse/ Diabetes Specialist and Michelle Hill; Outpatient Dietitian and Nutritionist. Topics such as Controlling Diabetes with Nutrition, the Importance of Glucose Monitoring and Management, as well as, Medication Management will be discussed.
“The group will provide a great opportunity to meet other individuals and family members with similar experiences,” said Dr. Jamali. Participants will also have opportunities to “ask the expert” and receive helpful resources to better manage their diabetes.
The meetings are conveniently located in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital Medical Center, on the 5th Floor.
Summer Schedule is as follows:
The Third Wednesday of Every Month-6:00pm – 7:30pm
Upcoming Topics –
June 15, 2016 – Controlling Diabetes with Nutrition
July 20, 2016 – Importance of Glucose Monitoring and Management
August 17, 2016 – Medication Management
For more information or to confirm a reservation call 718-670-5000, ext. 8232.