CHECK IT OUT

"Think Well To Be Well.” If you are having trouble changing some of your behaviors necessary to manage Diabetes, this book offers some proven positive strategies. For your copy, send a check for $8.95 (includes shipping and handling) to Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation, Attention: Think Well Book, P.O. Box 96046, Washington, D.C. 20077-7240.

“Free Offer” from ECDA. The first person, who gives the diabetes risk test included in this newsletter to a family member, friend or co-worker and calls ECDA at 454-0715 with the results, will receive a free pedometer. If you get the answering machine, be sure to leave the specific information to qualify to win.

“Free Offer” from ECDA. Be one of the first five people to visit the ECDA table at the Diabetes Expo on March 29 (program flyer enclosed in this newsletter). Tell us your last A1C result and receive a copy of “Meditations on Diabetes” or a free pedometer. If you do not have Diabetes, tell us what your last fasting blood sugar result was.

Call ECDA if you take the diabetes risk test in this newsletter and score 10 or more. We’ll send you some important information on Pre-Diabetes and how you can prevent or delay developing Diabetes.

The Northwest PARDI (Pennsylvania Regional Diabetes Initiative)
The Steering Committee continues to meet to discuss strategies for improving Diabetes care in Northwest PA. Current initiatives include development of a campaign to educate the Diabetes community about the A1C blood test to measure overall Diabetes control. Additionally, a Community Guide to Diabetes Resources is being developed. Stay tuned for more information about how you can become involved in the NWPARDI.