Press Releases (2011)

A1C Champion to Speak at Elkhart General Hospital
October 13, 2011

ELKHART – The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Taking Control” by A1C Champion, Jose Cardenas, Monday, October 17, at 10 a.m. in the Prenatal Classroom located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Join Jose Cardenas as he shares his personal experience with living with diabetes. Cardenas is a member of the sanofi-aventis A1C Champions Program, which is a patient led approach to diabetes education. A1C Champions know first hand the challenges and obstacles to maintain control of their diabetes. Cardenas will discuss topics including:

• Achieving good glucose control
• Learning about effective self management
• Developing a balanced, healthy lifestyle
• Planning and prioritizing diabetes management
• Overcoming fears surrounding diabetes
• Finding resources for diabetes support

No registration is required and walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please call 574-296-6555 or visit www.egh.org.

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About A1C Champions®
The A1C Champions® program offers diabetes education workshops led by people with diabetes for people with diabetes. Through interactive 60-minute sessions, the well-trained Champions share their personal experiences with diabetes self-management, as well as tips for maintaining better control of blood sugar levels.

About Diabetes Support Group
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group gives adults with diabetes and their families and friends continuing peer support. Monthly meetings feature a variety of topics related to diabetes presented by experts in the healthcare field. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Shelley Rody
Media & Special Events Coordinator
Elkhart General Hospital
Phone: 574-389-5656
Email: srody@egh.orgWebsite: www.egh.org