November is National Diabetes Month
• Diabetes currently affects more than 26 million Americans.
• 35 percent of adults over 20 years of age have prediabetes.
• 50 percent of those over 65 years of age are at risk.
• Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death with more than 230,000 people dying each year.
In light of these startling statistics, the Camden Coalition of Health Care Providers, Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Camden County will be holding a two-day Diabetes Awareness event on October 31 and November 1 that will put a spotlight on raising awareness of diabetes and prediabetes in the Camden city community as well as highlighting the services available.
The Diabetes Educators of Camden are hosting a conference focusing on Diabetes and Behavior Change. This conference is FREE. Nurses, Social Workers and Registered Dietitians can receive three CEU’s and FREE parking. The conference will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014. To register for the event click here: http://www.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2139058869
Diabetes and Behavior Change Conference
October 31, 2014 – 8 a.m. to noon
Rutgers Law School
217 N 5th Street
Camden, NJ 08102
In addition, there will be a Community Music, Zumba, Yoga, Massage and More Event on Saturday, November 1, 2014.
• Camden City Veggie Cook-off: Vote for your favorite veggie dish. Cathedral Kitchen, Respond, ShopRite and The South Jersey Food Bank are being challenged to develop tasty, low-cost healthy recipes. Come and taste!
• Sugary Drink Buy Back – Bring your bottle of sugary drink and you will receive a $5 coupon for fruits and vegetables at ShopRite.
Community Music, Zumba, Yoga, Massage and More Event
November 1, 2014 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Walt Whitman Center
101 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102
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