Press Releases (2010)

Portion Control to be Discussed at Diabetes Support Group
January 25, 2010

ELKHART, IN – The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group presents “The Importance of Portion Control When You Have Diabetes” on Friday, February 12 from 10:00am – 11:00am in the EGH Healthy Lifestyle Corner at the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart.

Cheryl Brandt, Elkhart General Diabetes Educator, will discuss how portions have changed over the years and will offer new insights on using a 9-inch plate to help with portion control.

No registration is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (574) 523-3297 or visit www.egh.org.

About Diabetes Support Group
The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group gives patients and families dealing with diabetes continuing peer support. Monthly meetings feature a variety of topics related to diabetes presented by experts in the healthcare field. The Diabetes Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month in Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium B and the second Friday of every month in the Healthy Lifestyle Corner at the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart.