“Navigating the Challenges of Children & Diabetes” Free Lecture

It’s a national epidemic. Reports indicate that there is an increase in the number of children being diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Yet, many parents are unaware of this growing problem, and that their child, if overweight, may be at an increased risk.

To learn more, parents are invited to attend Winthrop-University Hospital’s free Parenting Today lecture, “Navigating the Challenges of Children and Diabetes,” on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.  The program begins with registration at 6:45 PM, followed by the lecture at 7:00, and will focus on pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.  It will be held at Winthrop’s Community Outreach Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.

Colleen Farley-Cornell, MD, RD, CDN, CDE, Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator and team member of the nationally recognized Winthrop Pediatric Diabetes Program,  will explain pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, factors that contribute to the disease, symptoms, and the lifestyle steps parents take to help improve their child’s well-being.  A question and answer period will follow.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6:45 PM for registration.  Parking and the entrance are available in the rear of the building.  Admission is free, but seating is limited and pre-registration is required.  To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-8305.

The program is presented by the Department of Public Affairs in cooperation with the Department of Pediatrics, part of the Children’s Medical Center at Winthrop.  For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.