A Diabetes Conference will be presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fort Bend County, Mamie George Community Center, Oak Bend Medical Center and UT Physicians.
The Conference will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Mamie George Community Center, 1111 Collins Road, Richmond.
Dr. Johneca Broussard of UT Physicians will open the conference. Ninfa Pena Purcell, PhD, will discuss Living Positive with Diabetes. The conference will conclude with a demonstration of healthy recipes.
Dianne Gertson, County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension agent, states that diabetes is a huge issue, not only in Texas, but across the country. “The purpose of the conference is to encourage, educate, and enlighten individuals about the disease. Although there is no cure at this time, diabetes can be managed with diligence and consistency in making wise food choices, taking prescribed medications, participating in some sort of physical activity, and monitoring blood glucose,” she added.
Health screenings will be available at no cost from noon – 1 pm. There is no cost for the Conference. Conference materials, snacks, goody bags and door prizes will be provided to the first 75 participants.
To register or for more information, contact Victoria at the Fort Bend County AgriLife Extension Office at 281-342-3034 or Victoria.zwahr@ag.tamu.edu