As part of National Diabetes Awareness month, Dr. Nicole Pezzino from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy will be discussing how to create a lifestyle that can guard against the development of one of the most common chronic diseases today. We will also be offering the opportunity to do a quick screening to help determine your potential risk for developing diabetes.
Workshop details
Date: Thursday, November 21
Time: 12 – 12:45 pm
Location: Breiseth Hall room 106
Sign up Here – Diabetes Workshop Sign Up Sheet
Description: Join us for “Diabetes Defense Plan,” a fun and informative session where we’ll break down the basics of diabetes, share surprising stats, and discuss easy lifestyle tweaks that can make a big difference! Learn how simple habits like moving more, eating smarter, and getting better sleep can help prevent or manage diabetes. Together, we’ll tackle myths, explore practical tips, and discover how you can be a diabetes advocate both on campus and in your community. There’s no better time than now, during National Diabetes Month, to take charge of our health and build a stronger, healthier future—one small step at a time!
If you are interested in participating in one of the screening options during the workshop, please indicate as part of your registration below. For the HbA1C there will be a form you need to complete. For the Blood Glucose screening, you need to be fully fasted or at least two hours after a meal to get an accurate reading. Please consider this as you make your selection. Details will be sent to those who sign up for a screening prior to the workshop.
General questions can be directed to wellness@wilkes.edu.