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Pinal County’s Public Health program aims to reduce health complications of patients with diabetes by presenting brief educational sessions for the community.

“These sessions are designed to help those living with diabetes or those who are newly diagnosed as well as their family members and loved ones,” said Rosanna Ringer, a registered dietitian who helps supervise Pinal County’s nutrition, education and outreach programs.  “We will have useful information for everyone who wants to know more about living with diabetes.”

Pinal County’s Public Health program aims to reduce health complications of patients with diabetes by presenting brief educational sessions for the public.

“These sessions are designed to help those living with diabetes or those who are newly diagnosed as well as their family members and loved ones,” said Rosanna Ringer, a registered dietitian who helps supervise Pinal County’s nutrition, education and outreach programs. “We will have useful information for everyone who wants to know more about living with diabetes.”

Join Mountain Vista Medical Center for its inaugural Diabetes Fair on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Learn how you can prevent, control and reduce complications associated with diabetes through free health screenings, information tables and risk assessments.

Saturday, Nov. 17 | 9 a.m. – noon

Mountain Vista Medical Center - Main Lobby - 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa, AZ 85209

The Pinal County Public Health District is holding its monthly Diabetes Education classes in May. This month’s classes will deal with depression and stress issues diabetics may come across in their battle with the disease.

Stress related to diabetes can affect blood glucose levels when a diabetic fails to take good care of themselves by watching what they eat.  Stress hormones can also contribute to a rise in blood glucose levels.

Studies have shown that female diabetics are more likely to suffer from depression while fighting the disease.