CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — St. Luke’s will host a free diabetes-education program Nov. 18 focused on the connection between blood sugar, cardiovascular risk factors and brain health.
The event is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Hospital Institute for Health Education, 222 S. Woods Mill Road, on the second floor of the North Building in Chesterfield.
A health fair begins at 5 p.m., followed by a speaker panel at 6:30. St. Luke’s says participants can meet health professionals, receive screenings, review local resources and learn how blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure can affect overall wellness.
The program is educational and does not replace individual medical care. Screening results should be reviewed with a clinician, especially when numbers fall outside recommended ranges or a participant has symptoms.
St. Luke’s lists the event as free, but advance registration is available through its event page. People who need accommodations or have questions about the screenings should contact the organizer before attending.
Diabetes can damage blood vessels and raise the risk of stroke and cognitive problems over time. Managing blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol can help reduce risk, but treatment goals vary by person.
Source and registration: St. Luke’s.
