AURORA, Ill. – In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Day, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is encouraging local residents to participate in a free diabetes screening she is hosting with Rush Copley Medical Center on Thursday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Holiday Inn Express, located at 2005 Wiesbrook Dr. in Oswego.
“As state representative, I am committed to ensuring that area families are aware of the risks and treatment options available to people affected by diabetes,” Kifowit said. “Thank you to medical professionals of Rush Copley for joining me for this free screening that will help people make healthy decisions and hopefully reduce the effects of diabetes in the future.”
Hospital staff from Rush Copley will be on hand to provide free blood glucose screenings, answer attendees’ questions, and provide referrals for follow up care, if necessary. According to the American Diabetes Association, over twenty-five million Americans suffer from diabetes. However, people can stay healthier longer and reduce their risk of diabetes by increasing physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and changing their diets.
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“Through practical education, motivation and support, people who have diabetes or are at risk of diabetes can start to make real changes to increase their overall health,” said Kifowit.
For more information about diabetes and its management, contact the Center for Information and Community Support at the American Diabetes Association at 800-342-2383 or visit www.diabetes.org.
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This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, please contact Rep. Kifowit’s constituent service office at 630-585-1308, email Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net, or visit www.ILDistrict84.com.
