CNIB Van & Diabetest Health & Wellness in Manitouwadge

Written by admin on 27 August 2011

Printed materials from CDE Jackie Jung RN help those affected by Diabetes learn about staying healthy at the 2010 Diabetes Health Fair. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

MANITOUWADGE, ON – In April 2010 OntarioNewsNorth.com reported of a formal partnership being announced between the Canadian National Institue for the Blind Eye Van (CNIB) and the Northern Diabetes Health Network (NDHN) in an initiative funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to bring screening and education about diabetes, a disease which can contribute to serious eye problems and even blindness, to people in northern communities without the same access to services available in larger centres.

The CNIB Eye Van’s diabetes screening and education to remote communities it visits in Northern Ontario, then 30 towns in all, has continued successfully since then. Last September (2010), the Manitouwadge Diabetes Health and Welleness Program hosted a Diabetes Health Fair to coincide with the CNIB Eye Van’s visit which was very successful.

CNIB Eye Van Is coming to Manitouwadge September 6th – 9th & 12th – 15th. As a partner – the MANITOUWADGE DIABETES HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM will be providing – Diabetes Education and Screening Services:

Specialized diabetes educators on site
Early detection of diabetes through screening
Get your blood sugar tested
Learn about your risk factors for diabetes

Free draws and give-aways
Times: 8:30 – 11:30 am and 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: Manitouwadge Recreation Centre
More information call: 826-3251 Ext. 208 or during Van times: cell – 229-7937

**Drop in for sessions or a Diabetes Screening*

Tuesday, September 6th

Join Diabetes Educator Jackie Jung for an interactive education session using Conversation Maps:

Living with Diabetes
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Rec Centre Old Restaurant

Thursday, September 8th

Everyone Welcome to join Registered Dietitian, Christine Young, for these interactive education sessions:

Get The Facts On Food Labels
10am – Noon
Rec Centre Old Restaurant
Ask The Dietitian!
Anything & Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Rec Centre Old Restaurant

Friday, September 9th

Join Diabetes Educator Jackie Jung for this fun way to learn more about diabetes:

Blood Sugar Bingo
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Rec Centre Old Restaurant

Monday, September 12th

Join Diabetes Educator Jackie Jung for a session on how to use a Pedometer and receive a free Pedometer!
Everyone Welcome to join the Pedometer Program.

Pedometer Giveaway
1:30pm – 3pm
Rec Centre Old Restaurant

Tuesday, September 13th

Join Diabetes Educator Jackie Jung for an important opportunity to learn how to keep your feet healthy and safe:

Caring For Your Feet for Life
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Rec Centre Old Restaurant

Thursday, September 15th

Everyone Welcome to join Registered Dietitian, Christine Young, for these interactive education sessions:

Salt, Sea Salt & Sodium – How much? And Where’s It Hiding?
10am – Noon
Rec Centre Old Restaurant
What’s A Carb? & Why Do I Need to Count Them?
Learn what foods affect blood sugars and how to be more consistent at meals.
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Rec Centre Old Restaurant