Speaker on diabetes Nov. 8

Did you know more than two million Canadians have diabetes and the number is expected to increase dramatically as the population ages? Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include being age 40 or over, being related to a person with diabetes, being Aboriginal, Hispanic, South Asian, Asian or African descent, being overweight and having had diabetes during a pregnancy.

The month of November is designated every year to raise awareness about diabetes and its growing prevalence. To support this objective, Headwaters diabetes management program has planned a free public forum for the community. The presentation is open to everyone interested in learning more about diabetes.

What's New in Diabetes? will take place Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 7-9 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. Peter Clarke, endocrinologist, Credit Valley Hospital and Headwaters Health Care Centre. It will be held at Orangeville Senior's Centre, 26 Bythia Street.

Find out more about the latest trends in diabetes management and how to live well with diabetes.