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Diabetes

FREE Diabetes Classes

Grocery Store TourThe Forsyth County Department of Public Health offers Keep Control Free Diabetes Classes. The winter series will meet at the Public Health building located at 799 North Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem. During each series, you will learn how to:

  • Control your diabetes before it controls you;
  • Prevent and treat complications of diabetes;
  • Still eat your favorite foods;
  • Make exercise part of your treatment and more!

WINTER 2010 SERIES
Meets Wednesdays 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
January 13th - March 3rd
Topics include (not guaranteed in this order):

  • Understanding Causes of Diabetes
  • Preventing and Treating Complications
  • Monitoring Blood Sugar and Sick Day Guidelines
  • Making Sense of Carbohydrates and Meal Planning
  • Fats and Oils in the Diet
  • How to Get Fit (Benefits of Physical Activity)

Door prizes are given out during each class. For more information call 703-3219.

Contact Information

Dept. of Public Health
Diabetes Program

799 N. Highland Avenue
P.O. Box 686
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
(336) 703-3219
(336) 727-8034 FAX


Office Hours
8:00 - 5:00
Monday - Friday

Job Opportunities

Nutritionist

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