Diabetes and You: 4th Annual South Asian Diabetes Expo
The beginning of November marks both 'Diabetes Awareness Month' and the lead up to the 4th Annual South Asian Diabetes Expo, hosted by the Canadian Diabetes Association and its South Asian Diabetes Chapter. Held this year in Peel Region, the expo aims to raise awareness of diabetes within the South Asian community and assist attendees with preventing and managing diabetes while living healthier day-to-day lives.
The Canadian Diabetes Association is holding its 4th Annual South Asian Diabetes Expo on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Sagan Convention Centre & Banquet Hall, in Mississauga from 9am.
This one day interactive and informative expo is being organised by the Canadian Diabetes Association for families and individuals living with diabetes, in the South Asian community. Attendees will learn how to better manage the day-to-day challenges of diabetes and prevent complications while living healthier lives.
The programme for the day includes a keynote presentation focusing on this year’s theme of Diabetes and Hypertension/Stroke, presented by Dr. Ally Prebtani, endocrinologist. His talk is followed by Diabetes, You Are Not Alone! Empowering Families & Communities On Diabetes, delivered by Dr. Nikhil Rajaram. Registered dietitian Aarti Kalra explores The Salt Connection To Hypertension & Stroke, followed by a hands-on presentation on Decoding Eating Out At Restaurants by Chef Siva Swaminathan. Please bring your healthcare questions to a Diabetes Self-Management Panel Discussion featuring a host of healthcare experts.
There will also be Interactive YMCA and Bollywood fitness demonstrations to round out the programming. Besides this, free blood glucose and blood pressure testing as well as a trade show area offers an opportunity for people to ask questions directly of healthcare professionals and to familiarise themselves with an array of diabetes-related products, services and community resources.
9 million Canadians live with Diabetes or Prediabetes. Be aware and get checked now!!!
FREE admission and parking. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.
When: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time: 9am - 3:30pm
Where: Sagan Conference & Banquet Centre, 7180 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga
In Canada, more than nine million people live with diabetes or prediabetes, a condition that if left unchecked puts the person at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Members of high risk groups include Hispanic, South Asian, Asian or those of African descent. Left untreated or improperly managed, diabetes can result in a variety of serious complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney disease and nerve damage. However, research shows that following a healthy lifestyle can prevent type 2 diabetes and people with diabetes can live active, independent lives if they make a lifelong commitment to careful management of the disease.
The Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure. The Association`s network of supporters help provide education and services to people living with diabetes, advocate for its cause, break ground towards a cure and translate research into practical applications.
To pre-register for this event and be entered in an early bird draw, contact 416-408-7190.
For further information on this event, click HERE.
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