Diabetes group tours stores – Valdosta Daily Times

VALDOSTA Approximately 1.1 million people in Georgia, or 14.2 percent of the adult population, have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Each year, an estimated 60,000 people in Georgia are diagnosed with diabetes.

The South Georgia Medical Center Diabetes Management Center seeks to help those diagnosed live a healthier lifestyle, according to a hospital press release.

"Because diabetes increases a persons risk for other serious medical conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and lower extremity amputations, its critical that diabetes be managed carefully," said Dawn Taylor, DMC director.

She said staying healthy means more than just following a doctors plan and taking medication. The DMC offers various education and tools to help.

One important opportunity open to anyone with diabetes is the centers Diabetes Support Group which meets monthly.

On Monday, nearly 50 people gathered at Winn-Dixie to participate in a grocery store tour led by DMC team members, according to SGMC.

The tour focused on accurately reading food labels, calculating carbohydrate servings, and making overall healthier meal choices.

"As you learn healthier ways to eat, snack, and cook for your diabetes, youll also learn how to make healthier choices for your family members, Taylor said.

More information on the DMC, visit sgmc.org/diabetes or call (229) 433-7200.

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