Diabetes University
August 27, 2011 by SDavenport
Filed under Nutrition
The Columbus Research Foundation
presents
Diabetes University
Saturday, October 29
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Columbus Convention & Trade Center
Diabetes University is an annual event that is open to the public. Professional speakers will present and speak on many compelling topics related to diabetes and its related complications. A light breakfast and beverages will be served during the conference.
Topics will include:
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Complications of diabetes
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Adult nutrition
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Childhood nutrition in combating diabetes and obesity
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Exercise and fitness for the diabetic and obese patient
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Strategies for weight reduction in diabetic and obese patients
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Diabetic resources in the community
Entry to this event and parking is free!
For more information contact Kelly Bowman at 706-507-2026.
Pre-Diabetes: Do You Have It?
July 27, 2011 by SDavenport
Filed under Nutrition, Other
Pre-Diabetes: Do You Have It?
Are you one of 41 million Americans with pre-diabetes? Come to this presentation to learn ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. A blood sugar screening will be conducted prior to this seminar; it requires fasting for 10 hours in advance. A high carbohydrate breakfast will be served; blood sugar will be re-checked after class.
Click here to register. For more information contact hinesk@sfhga.com.
Tuesday, August 2 @ 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Health Matters of St. Francis, Rosemont Center, Woodruff Road, Columbus, GA
Cost: $15
Back to Basics: Healthy Bread Seminar
You’re invited to Friendship Cafe’s Back-to-Basics Healthy Bread Seminar.
Saturday, March 12, 2011,
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
This seminar is designed to show you how good nutrition is essential to good health. We want to share with you ways to prevent disease and improve the quality of your life by:
- Building and improving your immune system
- Reducing your risk of cancer, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes,
aneurysm, chronic fatigue, obesity, anemia and many other health problems - Reducing the frequency of colds and flu
- Increasing your energy level and vigor
Bring your friends and family and learn the health advantages of eating whole grains; the truth about sugar, cholesterol, and carbohydrates; and how oxidation affects the body; plus much more. Morning coffee/muffins included.
Location: Friendship Cafe
3400 University Avenue in Albrights, Columbus
Fee: $5
Info: Registration is required. Call 706-507-2487
Friendship Cafe Programs
Do you have health issues? Do you take more medications than you would like to take? Can you leave your wheat bread on the counter more than 3 days? Do you eat less than 10 vegetables and fruits each day?
If you answered “yes” to even one of these questions
then help is here for you!
Presenter: Beverly Pope
When: Saturday, January 15
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Seminar fee is only $5 per person…call for reservations!
Arrive a bit earlier for muffins, coffee, & juice.
Pasta anyone? 
Calling all bakers to take your skills to the
next level. . .from the grains to the noodles!
Presenter: Terry & Carol Bolding
When: Saturday, January 15
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Seminar fee is only $5 per person…call for reservations!
For More Information
Ricky Thornton 706-507-2487
Location:
3400 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
The Friendship Café is located inside Albrights Florist
