Diabetes Day

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Diabetes Day
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Millions of people in the country have been diagnosed with diabetes and chances are you know someone with it. November is American Diabetes Month, so TMC for Seniors is partnering with the TMC Diabetes Education Team to bring you two presentations on diabetes, one focusing on maintaining your strength and stability and the other on your cardiometabolic system. Plus, don’t miss out on the vendors during the break to help keep you healthy and educated!

Registration is for both the 9:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. class. There will be a short break in between lectures.

Cardiometabolic Care: How it Impacts Diabetes
Wednesday, Nov.5 | 9:30 a.m. Cynthia Rivas Pajuelo, M.D., TMC Specialty Clinic: Endocrinology
Cardiometabolic care is an approach to managing heart health and metabolic conditions like diabetes, that aims to prevent serious health issues like heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. Join Dr. Cynthia Drivas Pajuelo, from TMC Specialty Clinic: Endocrinology as she covers this form of comprehensive care and how it can help you with your diabetes management.

Core Confidence: Enhancing Circulation, Strength & Stability with Diabetes
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 11 a.m. Michael Urquhart, Ph.D., M.S., EP, TMC Cardiac Rehabilitation
Strength training, along with aerobic exercise, can help keep your blood glucose levels in check. Join Michael Urquhart, Ph.D., MS, Exercise Physiologist, from TMC Cardiac Rehabilitation to learn how you can use strength training as a tool for diabetes management.