March 12, 2008
By: Jennifer Harris for Diabetes1
The Boston Diabetes EXPO is an event for people living with diabetes and their friends and loved ones. Located at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, the EXPO will be held March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Healthcare providers, diabetes educators, and people with diabetes will have a chance to mingle, interact, and learn from the knowledge and experiences of others. With resources for managing the physical and emotional aspects of diabetes around every corner, people who stop by will leave feeling refreshed and energized.
Visitors to the EXPO can take advantage of free health screenings provided by Massachusetts Blue Cross Blue Shield. These will include testing for blood glucose, cholesterol, and kidney function. Additional screenings will check dental, oral, eye, and foot health. For those eager to learn more about eating healthy with diabetes, exhibitors will be hosting interactive cooking demonstrations. Tips for maintaining an active lifestyle will be provided through aerobic classes and other exercise examples.
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Meet us at the EXPO:
Who: Diabetes1.org – part of the Body1 Network
What: Useful Information. Real Community. Better Life.
When: March 15, 2008 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Boston Diabetes EXPO booth 321
Why: Meet, mingle, and register to win a Wii
How: By car, T, bus, or on foot
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Medical professionals will be lecturing on a variety of topics throughout the day related to managing and preventing diabetes. Dr. John Iacomini will be speaking on the causes of type 1 diabetes and possibilities for lowering the inheritance risk. A session on continuous glucose monitoring will discuss this new diabetes tool with an expert in the field. Certified Diabetes Educators will present tips on how to manage the nutritional and behavioral aspects of diabetes. The founder of Boston Black Women’s Health Initiative will also be speaking on how to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
Kids can have fun and learn at the Boston Diabetes EXPO. As they play games and participate in the Blue Plate Challenge, they will learn how to take care of their bodies through physical fitness and nutrition. There will also be face painting and a 4Kidz Gym by Brandy.
Come visit the Diabetes1.org booth at the EXPO and discover the benefits of an online community for people affected by diabetes. Getting connected makes it easier to deal with the daily realities of managing diabetes. Knowing that others going through the same thing are just a click away creates necessary emotional support. The community also offers the opportunity to swap stories and advice, and learn more about diabetes through educational tools and forums. Register to become a part of this free online community at the EXPO. Those who register at the EXPO will also be entered into a drawing to win a Wii.
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