Foot care to be featured discussion at July Diabetes Support Group meeting Thursday, July 24
QUINCY — “Pathway to Healthy Feet” is the topic of the Thursday, July 24, Blessing Diabetes Support group meeting. The meeting will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Blessing Diabetes Center on the lower level of the Blessing Health Center, 927 Broadway. Those attending should enter through the building’s west entrance adjacent to Ninth St.
Attendance is free, but space is limited. Those interested in attending the meeting may reserve a seat by going to events.blessinghealth.org and entering “Diabetes Support Group” or by calling the Blessing Resource Center at 217-277-5000.
Cassidy Edelman, CMA, and Dawn Crabtree, RN, of the Blessing Diabetes Center care team will discuss how people with diabetes can best care for their feet, manage sensitivity, prevent calluses and know when to seek medical care.
Foot care plays a vital role in diabetes management. National statistics show that as many as 34% of people with diabetes will develop a diabetic foot ulcer during their lifetime. That complication can lead to amputation or even be fatal.
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