Sugar Tips Prevention and Detection

November 6, 13 and 20

At 9:30 a.m. Southington Library Program Room

The Southington Library is sponsoring a free 3 week series open to the public concerning Diabetes prevention.  “Sugar Tips: Prevention and Detection” series will be presented by Sandra Micalizzi, APRN, CDE, and the Heart Center of Greater Waterbury.

Sandra’s goal is to help the public recognize symptoms and understand metabolic syndrome plus factors associated with the development of diabetes.  The four week series includes suggestions for lifestyle modifications to prevent diabetes with an emphasis on diet and exercise.

Diabetes is a major risk factor for Heart Disease, by preventing diabetes people can help prevent heart disease.  Diabetes is a wide spread health problem with over 6.2 million individuals going undiagnosed in the United States. 

Registration required.  For more information and to register check out our online calendar at www.southingtonlibrary.org , click on the Calendar, search for the program, or call 860-628-0947 x 5 the Reference/Information Desk.