Wednesday, May 28, 2003

FCH offers diabetes care classes

Fayette Community Hospital is offering Diabetes Care Classes on the following dates (Mondays) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: June 9, June 30, July 14, Aug. 4, Aug. 25, Sept. 8, Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.

The classes consist of an initial one-on-one consultation with the diabetes educator. During this visit, the participant will receive an extensive review of the basic principles of diet, self-glucose monitoring and exercise. The participant will then be given a personalized meal plan and a glucose meter, if one is needed. At the end of the class, the participants have the opportunity to be scheduled for a follow-up appointment at a later date.

If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the Diabetes Care Class, please call the diabetes educator, Diana Noren, at 770-719-7152.

Fayette Community Hospital, a not-for-profit subsidiary of Piedmont Medical Center, is located on Highway 54 in Fayetteville. Services of the 100-bed community hospital include 24-hour emergency department, medical/surgical, critical care, diagnostics, including laboratory, radiology and mammography, respiratory, physical therapy and rehabilitation, outpatient surgery and comprehensive outpatient services and a minor emergency care center.