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    NOVEMBER

    IS

    DIABETES

    MONTH

    Bermuda Diabetes Association www.bermudadiabetes.org Tel: 297 8427

    All During November

    Island wide Donation Buckets Please give generously when you see our

    Donation Buckets in businesses and gas stations all over Bermuda. For moresignificant donations we have an online donation page on our website

    Join Up Why not join the Bermuda Diabetes Association to show your support

    and help stop the epidemic.

    Take the First Step Is it time for a change in you or your lifestyle? Dosomething positive this month involving healthy eating or exercise.

    Help a friend or family memberby encouraging them to opt for healthy choices

    Get the Facts Learn more about the epidemic and how you can avoid

    developing the disease

    Tuesday, November 1

    Health Corner

    11am 12noonZBM Radio FM89

    Guest Mr. Declan Harris & Mr. Dean Minors from

    CedarBridge AcademyDiscussion will center around at risk teens for Type 2diabetes and other debilitating health issues due to poordiet, sedentary lifestyle and genetic predisposition

    Tuesday, November 8

    Health Corner11am 12noonZBM Radio FM89

    Guest Mrs. Naz Farrow Chief Operating Officer atColonial InsuranceDiscussion will focus on raising cost of health insurance,the cost of overseas treatments and the increased

    burden of Type 2 diabetes on the healthcare system.

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    NOVEMBER

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    Bermuda Diabetes Association www.bermudadiabetes.org Tel: 297 8427

    World Diabetes Day Monday, November 14World Diabetes Day raises global awareness of diabetes and the global epidemic.

    Started by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and The World HealthOrganization (WHO)

    Special Radio Program11:00am 11:30amZBM Radio FM89

    Tune in to a special radio show

    for World Diabetes Day. Sara

    McKittrick will give a bit of

    history on World Diabetes Day.

    Barbara Willis will talk about

    what it is like to raise a Type 1

    child and Rick Hawke will share what it is like to live with

    Type two diabetes.

    Tuesday, November 15th

    Health Tune Ups

    11am 2pm

    St. Georges Town Hall

    Free Blood Sugar screenings, BloodPressure Testing, Meter Checks and

    Diabetes Education

    Health Corner11am 12noonZBM Radio FM89

    Dr. Don Peden Corporate Trainer at the Olympic ClubInterview will focus on Friends and Family Circle Walkfor the Bermuda Diabetes Association, the types ofexercise most beneficial to diabetics and the challengesmost diabetics have with sticking to an exercise plan.

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    NOVEMBER

    IS

    DIABETES

    MONTH

    Bermuda Diabetes Association www.bermudadiabetes.org Tel: 297 8427

    Saturday, November 19th

    Friends & FamilyCircle Walk

    8.45amStarting from BullsHead/Farmers Market

    Friends & Family Circle WalkGoodie Bags and t shirts for the first 100 participants.

    Proudly sponsored by Argus, Age Concern and Quaker

    Victory over Diabetes

    9.30am onwardsFarmers Market at BullsHead car park

    A free health screening event. Blood sugar screening.

    Blood pressure screening. Foot screening. Waistmeasurements and dietary advice.

    Tuesday, November 22nd:

    Health Tune Ups

    11am 2pmHamiltonNew Phase Washington Mall

    Free Blood Sugar screenings, BloodPressure Testing, Meter Checks andDiabetes Education

    Health Corner

    11am 12noonZBM Radio FM89

    Physiotherapists from KEMH will talk about working withamputees and the challenges involved with prostaticlimbs. I will have more information on this interviewlater on.

    Friday, November 25th

    Denim for Diabetes Day Wear a sticker and show your support. All donations

    gratefully received.

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    NOVEMBER

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    Bermuda Diabetes Association www.bermudadiabetes.org Tel: 297 8427

    Sunday, November 27th

    Church Service10:30amHoly Trinity ChurchBaileys Bay

    An inspirational, educational & spiritual service topromote health & wellness.

    Tuesday, November 29th

    Health Tune Ups11am 2pmSt. James Church Hall,

    Somerset

    Free Blood Sugar screenings, BloodPressure Testing, Meter Checks andDiabetes Education

    Health Corner11am 12noonZBM Radio FM89

    Kuni Frith Black will discuss herbs that are safe for Type2 diabetics to use and the contraindications associatedwith prescription meds and herbs.