Diabetes 101 & A1C Screening

Diabetes 101: It’s Not Just About Sugar

Learn all about Diabetes as a chronic condition,symptom management, and modifiable lifestyle factors to help you become more informed on ways to proactively navigate your healthcare needs. Presented by Lauren Forziati, VNA Public Health Nurse and Certified Community Diabetes Educator.

A1C Screening: How Well is Your Glucose Controlled

Following this informative presentation, Barnstable County Public Health Nurses will be hosting an A1C Screening clinic. A1C is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. The A1CNow®+ system provides a fast and easy way of obtaining accurate A1C results within 5 minutes with just a fingerstick.

Registrationis required for both the presentation and the screening. However, if you want to do the A1C screening, there are a limited amount of appointments so be sureto sign up as soon as you can. Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 to do so for both.