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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes is a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles. There are two major types of diabetes.....read more
All Support Group Meetings are held the
2nd Saturday of every month!!
Place: Mercy Medical Center (in the lower auditoriums)
Times:
Type 1 Adults: 9:00am - 10:00am
Children & Parents: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Different Speakers each month.
Keep checking back for updates on Family Camp in 2012. Meetings & Volunteers will be needed soon.
Our Mission: To establish and integrate support and education for children, adults, and their families with type-1 diabetes, collaborating with the community and healthcare professionals.
For Safety Purposes ALL Children must be accompanied by an Adult.
NO COST!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Michaela (530) 410-2153
Karen (530) 225-5478 - Kathleen (530) 739-5711
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A Special Thanks to:
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- Animas
(monthly contributing sponsor)
- Animas
- Big League Dreams
- Copy Cats
(monthly contributing sponsor)
- Daydream Services LLC
(monthly contributing sponsor)
- Copy Cats
- Dr. Farrar O.D.
- Mercy Medical Center
(monthly contributing sponsor)
- Mercy Medical Center
- Napa Auto Parts
- NHVI - Dr. Robert Coronado MD, Cardiologist
- Owens HealthCare
- Redding Kia
- Results Radio
- Shasta Marina Resort
- Shasta Regional Medical Center
- Shirley Powell, MS, RD, CDE, PA-C, Specializing in Diabetes Management
- Spectum Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Tri-Counties Bank
