Gain New Insights

With Diabetes Club

DANBURY —- The Diabetes Club of Danbury, a support group for people with diabetes, their families and friends, features a series of guest speaker programs at Danbury Hospital. The next meeting of the Diabetes Club of Danbury takes place Monday, April 21, from 7:30 to 9 pm.

Rilee Chowlera, MD, Danbury Hospital Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, will speak on the topic “Gaining New Insights on Diabetes Mellitus and Related Health Issues.” He will discuss the types of diabetes, disease management, and other health concerns that are associated with diabetes.

The Diabetes Club of Danbury meets at Danbury Hospital on the third Monday during the months of March, April, May, June, September and October. “The goal of the free diabetes education programs is to provide continuous up-to-date information and education regarding the day-to-day management of diabetes,” said Dr Robert Ruxin, attending physician, Danbury Hospital Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine, certified diabetes educator and medical director of the Diabetes Club of Danbury.

The support group meets at Danbury Hospital in the back of the cafeteria located on the third floor, South Building from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.danburyhospital.org.