LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center will offer a free Pre-Diabetes Lifestyle Change Program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting Thursday, Sept. 21. The PreventT2 curriculum, approved for the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), features multiple sessions over 12 months, covering healthy, long-term changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Any adults with […]
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A Gray fifth grader tells the Senate that diabetes won't curb his dreams
Charlie Albair, a 10-year-old from Gray, told U.S. senators Wednesday that he is “just like a lot of other kids” who love sports and hope to play for the Boston Red Sox someday. Testifying before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, the fifth grader said there is, however, “one big difference” between him and most […]
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‘Diabetes Meal Planning & Cooking’ LEWISTON — The Ark & Olive Branch Cafe will present “Diabetes Meal Planning & Cooking” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at 791 Lisbon St. The event will be a demonstration with Martin Miller, certified diabetes educator. It is free, but registration is required. FMI, register: 603-759-1994, [email protected]. Registration open for wellness conference LEWISTON — Maine College of Health Professionals […]
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Diabetes support group to start
FARMINGTON — Katie Drouin, RD, LD, and Nancy Taylor, RN, are announcing the start of a monthly diabetes support group in March, continuing through September. The groups are for anyone who has diabetes or supports an individual who has the condition. Meetings will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Allen Room at Franklin […]
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‘Improving Diabetes with Diet’ at The Ark
LEWISTON — The Ark and Olive Branch Cafe will host the lecture and cooking demonstration “Improving Diabetes with Diet” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. Martin Miller, a certified diabetes educator, will be the presenter. The program is free, but registration is required. FMI, register: 603-759-1994, [email protected].
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Father found not guilty of manslaughter in death of diabetic son two years ago
MACHIAS — The father tried earlier this month in Washington County Superior Court in connection with the death of his 12-year-old diabetic son was found not guilty of manslaughter on Monday. In addition, Superior Court Justice Robert Murray found Edward Smith, 44, formerly of Lubec, guilty of one count of aggravated furnishing of a scheduled […]
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Maine study to test value of Vitamin D in diabetes prevention
PORTLAND — The Maine Medical Center Research Institute wants to find out if Vitamin D can prevent Type 2 diabetes. The Scarborough institute needs 600 to 700 people who are possibly at risk of becoming diabetic. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/1jQJQ8O ) reported about 150 will be selected to participate. Half will be given a […]