Blood Sugar Rising: An Important Conversation About Diabetes, Dec. 17
Join WHRO for a virtual screening of PBS's Blood Sugar Rising about an epidemic that touches many of our community. Following the screening, we'll have a conversation with local experts about important topics around diabetes.
Virtual Screening & Discussion Thursday, December 17, 2020 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Click here at 6:30 PM to join the virtual event.
Diabetes is an epidemic that affects 100 million Americans, costing over $350 billion annually. Explore the history and science of this hidden crisis and meet some of the faces behind the statistics whose stories bring insights and hope.
Through film clips and conversation with a panel of experts, we will cover such important topics such as: how nutrition affects your diabetes, diabetes in infants as well as the cost of insulin.
Panelists:
- Dr. Anna Peoples of the Peoples Pharmacy and Diabetes Clinic: Your neighborhood full-service pharmacy and chronic care clinic.
- Liza de la Cruz: Health Educator at Virginia Department of Health
Moderated by WHRO's Emerging Leaders Board Member, Rhena Hicks
All who register will receive a link the afternoon of the event. Register Now
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