Diabetes Educator Discusses Back To Basics Of Good Nutrition

DANBURY — The Diabetes Club of Danbury, a support group for people with diabetes, their families and friends, features a monthly guest speakers program at Danbury Hospital. The next meeting of the Diabetes Club of Danbury takes place on Monday, September 20, from 7:30 to 9 pm. Featured guest speaker is Linda Martinez, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator from the Endocrine & Diabetes Center of Western Connecticut.

Ms Martinez will discuss “Back to Basics — Good Nutrition the Cornerstone of Diabetes Management.”

Support group meetings take place in the back of the cafeteria on the third floor South Building from 7:30 to 9 pm. The goal of the free monthly programs is to provide continuous up-to-date information and education regarding the day-to-day management of diabetes. Robert Ruxin, MD, an internal medicine specialist with the Danbury Hospital Department of Medicine, serves as the medical director of the Diabetes Club of Danbury.

For more information, call the Danbury Hospital Marketing and Public Relations Department at 797-7247.