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Mission: To improve the health, function, and quality of life of all
Fulton county residents at risk for, or affected by, diabetes.
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Diabetes Alert Day: Tuesday, March 25th
For 26 years, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has set aside a one-day "wake- up call" asking the public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. Those taking the Diabetes Risk Test on the ADA website can learn simple, small steps to take to lower their risk. For a paper copy of the Diabetes Risk Test in English and Spanish, click here.
For more information about ADA programs, visit www.diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES.
In recognition of Diabetes Alert Day, DCAC will conduct a program at the H.J.C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Center in East Point. DCAC partners participating in the event include: the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Southside Medical Center, Alliant GMCF, and the Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation. The program entitled "Community Resources to Prevent Diabetes and Its Complications" will include a special showing of the locally produced film, The Debilitator. To download the Diabetes Alert Day at Bowden Flyer, click here.
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DCAC Promotes Enrollment in Health insurance Marketplace
DCAC is partnering with Get Covered America and Cutting Edge Health Options, a Certified Application Counselor Organization, to provide education and enrollment assistance in the Health Insurance Marketplace. The March 31st deadline for Open Enrollment is fast approaching. It is important to note that unless a "qualifying life event" is experienced, the next proposed Open Enrollment period starts on November 15, 2014 for coverage to begin on January 1, 2015.
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DCAC Interview on Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters (AIB) TV
An interview with DCAC Co-Chairs. Glenda Knight and Vicki Karnes, will be aired on the Rx for Life segment of AIB TV beginning on Thursday, March 13th at 5:30 pm. AIB TV can be found on Comcast Channel 5 or on AT&T U-Verse Channel 6.
The interview will also be streamed live on http://aibtv.com/aibeverywhere.
The program re-airs for a full week on the following days and times:
Saturday @ 4:00 pm,
Tuesday @ 12:30 pm, and
Wednesday @ 9 am.
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Living Well: Taking Medication as Prescribed
Each month, we offer a resource for you to use or share with others.
The affordability of medication to manage diabetes can be a barrier to taking medications as prescribed. To lower the risk of heart disease, a person with diabetes must quit smoking and manage blood glucose, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol. If a person has had diabetes for 10 years, this may involve taking six or more medications on a regular basis.
DCAC is a "Resource for Resources" when it comes to saving money on prescription drugs and diabetes supplies. Download our Saving Money handout
or call us at 740-807-1054 for more information.
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Diabetes News You Can Use
The Emory Diabetes Education for Clinical Support Staff will be held from
9 am to 5 pm on Friday, March 28th. The class is free and provides 7.5 CEUs of credit.
A 3-day Diabetes Educator Certificate Course for health care professionals is offered quarterly at the Emory School of Medicine Grady Campus, 49 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE in Atlanta. For more information, see the Diabetes Education Training Academy website.
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SAVE THE DATE
DCAC's next General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd from
11 am to 12:30 pm at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, 400 Formwalt Street SW, Atlanta 30312. The location is conveniently located near the intersection of Prior Street and Fulton Street (Exit 246 off I-75). An announcement will be sent in early April. Please note the meeting will begin at 11 am due to a recent change in Library hours.
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The Diabetes Community Action Coalition of Fulton County
is member of the Health Promotion Action Coalition (HPAC).
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Website Update: www.dcacfulton.org
DCAC members who wish to start or join an online Group or to post a comment in the Forum will need to register as a User on the website.
To register, contact Cara Rivera at: Cara.Rivera@fultoncountyga.gov. |
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