NUMC PARTICIPATES IN AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION “”DIABETES ALERT DAY”” TO ASSESS RISKS AND PREVENT COMPLICATIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2011

PRESS CONTACT:
Shelley Lotenberg
shelley@numc.edu
516-572-6055

NUMC PARTICIPATES IN AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION “DIABETES ALERT DAY” TO ASSESS RISKS AND PREVENT COMPLICATIONS

East Meadow, NY… Nassau University Medical Center is proud to participate in Diabetes Alert Day on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the NUMC lobby. During the period of March 24 to April 22, the American Diabetes Association will be rallying one million people to take the diabetes risk test. NUMC will be participating in “Join the Million Challenge” with a goal to encourage people to help stop diabetes by taking the diabetes risk test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and inspire their friends, family and colleagues to do the same.

Along with taking a diabetes risk test, Diabetes Alert Day will allow people to learn about diabetes and prevention methods. Individuals may also see the latest diabetes-related products, medications and devices.
“Untreated diabetes can contribute to a variety of serious health complications including diseases of the heart, kidneys, nerves and vascular system that can shorten your life.  A coordinated approach to disease management is required in order to help control diabetes and prevent complications.  These interventions can save your life, limbs and vision and protect your overall wellness,” said Kenneth H. Hupart, MD, FAACP, and chief of endocrinology at NUMC.

Starting on Diabetes Alert Day, you can be part of the movement to stop diabetes and get your free diabetes risk test (English or Spanish) by one of several ways: participating in Diabetes Alert Day at NUMC, visit    stopdiabetes.com to take the diabetes risk test, call 1-800-DIABETES  (1-800-342-2383), text JOIN to 69866 (standard data and message rates apply).

Although Diabetes Alert Day is a one day event at NUMC, the diabetes risk test is available year round. For additional information about this event and other diabetes education programs at NuHealth, please contact Tenekia Lindsay at 516-572-6573 or via email at tlindsa1@numc.edu.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected—by diabetes. We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes, deliver services to hundreds of communities, provide objective and credible information. And we give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.

ABOUT NUHEALTH
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life.  Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community.  By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.

For more information about NuHealth or its Centers of Care, visit www.nuhealth.net.