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Did you know…
· More than 34 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it.
· More than 88 million US adults—over a third—have prediabetes, and a majority of them don’t know they have it.
· Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States.
Whether you have diabetes, are unsure about your status, or simply curious about preventive measures, please join the library for a program about fast facts and long-term goals. Registered Dietitian Carla DeJesus will lead a short and informal chat that will show us the way to make small changes for big results –one forkful at a time!
Ms. DeJesus will review diabetes basics, lessons on carb counting and goal setting, and tutorials on new technology for checking blood glucose.
We want you to put your best fork forward with us for an afternoon dedicated to good nutrition, good food, and good health!
**Healthy refreshments will be provided.**
Bio: Carla DeJesus is a registered dietitian with a Bachelor’s in Nutrition from Penn State University and a Master’s in Food and Nutrition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is also a Board-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Carla has been working in the diabetes field for over 17 years. She is passionate about helping people understand the disease and the role they play in day-to-day self-management through education. Carla provides education at UPMC McKeesport Lions Diabetes Center and UPMC Oxford Drive in Monroeville. She is a member of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists as well as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics