Mopani Pharmacy | Diabetic workshop for the community
Mbombela – On the 20th April, Mopani Pharmacy presented their first diabetic workshop of the year. The topic was diabetes and overall health, with a big focus on managing the related conditions, such as cholesterol.
Sr. Valerie Thomas from Gauteng was an excellent presenter who really educated (and entertained!) all those who attended. Her expertise and enthusiasm has left everyone motivated to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing.
Godfrey Tsubella from Roche took time to explain how regularly one should test blood glucose, and how to test glucose in relation to meals. He was also able to answer questions about accurate use of glucose monitors.
Forty people attend the workshop which was held at Cappuccino’s at I’Langa Mall. The participants could come before hand for a complementary lipogram and blood glucose test. Their results were explained during the session and individual goals for glucose, HDL, LDL and triglycerides were set in place.
A big thank you to Sonet Hurter from MNI for bringing Sr Valerie Thomas and her passion to the Lowveld; to Roche and Accu-Check for the complimentary glucose testing and to Patient Focus for the complementary lipograms!
‘’Implementing knowledge is power!” –Sr Valerie Thomas
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