Medication management is important for keeping many health conditions in
check. For those with diabetes, it can be especially crucial.
Learn helpful strategies for medication management at a free group meeting,
sponsored by
North Oaks Diabetes Education, Tuesday, June 4. The meeting will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in the E.
Brent Dufreche Conference Center’s Meeting Room C, located within
North Oaks Diagnostic Center at 15837 Paul Vega, M.D., Drive. A physician referral and preregistration
are not required to participate.
North Oaks Clinical Pharmacy Manager Jamie Covington will lead the discussion.
She will talk about different approaches for managing medication. She
also will explain how medication side effects and drug interactions can
affect the body. Time for participants to share their own experiences,
tips, ideas and concerns with others is planned, too.
North Oaks Diabetes Education offers group meetings on a monthly basis
to discuss insights on current health topics to help participants live
their healthiest lives. The meetings are free and open to those with diabetes,
their family and friends.
The American Diabetes Association recognizes North Oaks Diabetes Education
as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.
For more information about upcoming meetings, please call the North Oaks
Education Department at (985) 230-5723 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.