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Controlling Diabetes and Healthy Eating During the Summer

Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
2025-07-10 14:00:00 2025-07-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Controlling Diabetes and Healthy Eating During the Summer Join our expert educators as they discuss the signs, symptoms, complications, medications and much more related to diabetes. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Thursday, July 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 14:00:00 2025-07-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Controlling Diabetes and Healthy Eating During the Summer Join our expert educators as they discuss the signs, symptoms, complications, medications and much more related to diabetes. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Upper Shores Branch

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join our expert educators as they discuss the signs, symptoms, complications, medications and much more related to diabetes.

Whether you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or have had diabetes for many years, this lecture will be helpful in understanding current trends in management and treatment of diabetes especially during the Summer months. Join our expert educators as they discuss the signs, symptoms, complications, medications and much more related to diabetes. In addition, learn how diet and exercise can help with prevention and management of diabetes to lead a better quality life.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Health & Wellness |

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
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