{"id":8539,"date":"2009-11-11T20:56:28","date_gmt":"2009-11-12T01:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=8539"},"modified":"2009-11-11T20:56:28","modified_gmt":"2009-11-12T01:56:28","slug":"lutheran-diabetes-education-offers-free-glucose-meter-upgrade-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2009\/11\/11\/lutheran-diabetes-education-offers-free-glucose-meter-upgrade-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Lutheran Diabetes Education offers free Glucose Meter Upgrade Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Lutheran<\/p>\n

Press release from Lutheran Hospital:<\/p>\n

Lutheran Diabetes Education offers free Glucose Meter Upgrade Day<\/strong>
\nOther events scheduled for Diabetes Awareness Month<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lutheran Hospital’s diabetes educators are hosting a glucose meter upgrade day Nov. 18, 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. at 7836 W. Jefferson Blvd. on the Lutheran Hospital campus. Individuals with diabetes can upgrade to a new meter at no cost. They must bring their current meter with them for the free exchange. Diabetes educators will also be available to answer questions.<\/p>\n

In addition to the free meter upgrade, Lutheran Diabetes Education is also sponsoring two upcoming events for individuals with diabetes. On Saturday, Nov. 14, 1-3 p.m., an Ask the Educator\/Ask the Pharmacist event will take place at the Walgreens located at 5435 E. Dupont Road. Walgreens’ pharmacy manager and a diabetes educator from Lutheran Hospital will be available to answer questions during this time.<\/p>\n

In early December, Rudy Kachmann, M.D., will present the seminar “Coping with Diabetes.” This one-hour program will take place Monday, Dec. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 7836 W. Jefferson Blvd. Call 260.435.7844 for more information about any of the above events.<\/p>\n

Other Lutheran Health Network hospitals are also offering activities throughout November in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month. Free glucose screening and Ask the Educator events take place:<\/p>\n