Orange County, Calif. (November 5, 2013) – During the month of November, Hoag's Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes
Center invites the community to learn more about diabetes and how to take
steps to fight the disease during a series of complimentary events.
Topic: The Importance of Prevention & Nutrition
Details: Dr. Daniel Nadeau will speak about Diabetes prevention and the
importance of nutrition. Guests will have the opportunity to take a tour
of the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center as well.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 12
- 5:30 – 6 p.m. - Open House/Refreshments
- 6-7 p.m. – Lecture by Dr. Daniel Nadeau, Endocrinologist
- 7-7:30 p.m. - Open House/Refreshments
Location: Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center
520 Superior, Suite #150
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Topic: Diabetes in the Real World
Details: Navigating a grocery store can be tricky, but if you know what
to look for and understand labels it can make managing and preventing
diabetes easier. The Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center and Vons invite
you to take a trip to the grocery store with us to learn useful tips and
make your shopping experience easier and healthier.
Date & Time: Thursday, November 14 at 1pm
Location: Vons
185 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
RSVP: Space is limited. RSVP at DiabetesCare@hoag.org or (949) 764-8065.
Topic: Nutrition Discussion and Thanksgiving Cooking Demonstration
Details: Diabetes Month is the perfect time to give thanks and learn how
to prepare a diabetes friendly Thanksgiving meal that your entire family
and friends will enjoy! The Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center will
offer a free cooking demonstration and talk on nutrition to help guests
plan for the holiday.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center
520 Superior, Suite #150
Newport Beach, CA 92663
RSVP: Space is limited. RSVP at hoag.org (click on Education, then Classes) or call 877.833.9741.
For more information regarding services at the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes
Center, please call 949-764-8065 or visit
www.hoag.org/diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 26 million Americans
live with diabetes and more than 79 million Americans are at increased
risk for diabetes. Recognizing that Orange County is deeply affected by
this chronic disease, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center is dedicated
to making a positive difference in the lives of people with diabetes through
its clinical, educational and support services. The Mary & Dick Allen
Diabetes Center provides comprehensive services for both adults and children
with diabetes and offers clinical, educational and support services designed
to meet the needs of patients with diabetes and their families. Innovative
and customized programs at the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center include
“Sweet Success,” a program tailored for women who have diabetes
while pregnant; pediatric diabetes services, a multicultural program and
the Herbert Family Program for Young Adults with Type 1 diabetes. Additionally,
the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center is committed to community outreach
and programs that provide care to underserved populations.