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PARSIPPANY SHOPRITE PARTICIPATES IN DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Neighbor News - 3/22/2017

The Parsippany ShopRite is taking part in a free nine-month community diabetes education program starting March 29 at 6 p.m.

These classes will be held on the last Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., and a "teachable" dinner will be served at each session. Registration is mandatory.

Sponsored by the Diabetes Foundation, Inc., and in partnership with the Morristown Medical Center'sCommunity Health Department and ShopRite of Parsippany, these monthly seminars focus on nutrition, medication, blood sugar control, physical activity, and other topics essential to diabetes care.

All sessions are led by caring professionals who will assess the progress of participants by use of various free health screenings. Participants will have plenty of opportunity to share their stories and to ask questions, as well as meet with dieticians and mentors to address individual concerns.

Morristown Medical Center's Community Health Department provides free blood pressure, cholesterol, and A1C blood sugar screenings.

Registration is mandatory for the community education program and classes fill up quickly. Register by calling 201-444-0037. Also go to www.diabetesfoundationinc.org for more information. The Parsippany ShopRite is located at 808 Route 46.

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