NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH!
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Check out special diabetes events in Southern California this November, listed inside. Most events are FREE!
RCDC CONNECTIONS Special Edition: November 2016 RCDC’S 6th ANNUAL SEMINAR
We help to provide our community with free diabetes education and information on diabetes-related resources. Find us online at rcdc.rchf.org!
A FREE SEMINAR FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Riverside Convention Center 3637 5th St., Riverside 92501
KEYNOTE SPEAKER “Making it Work: Fitting Diabetes into Your Everyday Life”
Beth Pyatak, PhD, OTR/L, CDE
Dr. Beth Pyatak is an occupational therapist and certified diabetes educator who specializes in strategies to incorporate diabetes management into everyday living. Her clinical and research interests include developing healthy habits and routines, improving quality of life for people with diabetes, and supporting young adults with diabetes.
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The Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative (RCDC) is a group of over 40 diabetes -focused organizations and businesses that work together to strengthen community programs and services for the prevention and management of diabetes in Riverside and surrounding areas.
TOGETHER WE CAN!
- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 4:30PM HEALTH EXPO & SCREENINGS OPEN > Exercise Demonstrations > Healthy Living Program Demonstrations
5:35PM GUEST SEATING IN BALLROOM 6PM - 8PM DINNER & PROGRAM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED CALL (951) 788-3471 “Eating Healthy with Diabetes” Brittney Harris,RD
“Understanding the Important Stuff & Celebrating the Small Stuff”
For more information please call (951) 788-3471.
Amy Brant, BSN, RN, PHN, CDE
HOSTED BY:
TITLE SPONSOR:
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS City of Riverside
Meet Tommy Test Strip, RCDC’s friendly mascot!
“Together We Can!” is made possible with funding from Diabetes Hands Foundation through a Big Blue Test grant.
Mini Pharmacy
12 Ways to Celebrate
National Diabetes Month in SoCal! 1. Step Out
The American Diabetes Association Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes comes to Riverside. Step Out participants commit to walk and raise money in this inspirational event. November 5 Registration opens at 8am Walk starts at 9:30am Fairmount Park 2601 Fairmount Blvd Riverside, CA 92501
2. JDRF ONE Walk
Join the JDRF One Walk to walk and raise money for life-changing research for the millions affected by type 1diabetes (T1D). November 6 Check-in at 8:30 am, walk start at 10am Angel Stadium of Anaheim 2000 Gene Autry Way Anaheim, CA 92806
More info at stepout.diabetes.org
For more info, visit: www.jdrf.org
5. Lunch and Learn
6. Together We Can!
The Riverside Community Hospital will host its annual diabetes seminar, featuring a special educational forum focused on diabetes complications and prevention. A heart-healthy complimentary lunch will be served. November 12 11 am - 2 pm Riverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92501
(select “Events” and “One Walk” website)
RCDC’s FREE Annual November seminars for people with diabetes and their caregivers. The event features dinner, health screenings, and a health expo. November 14 (English) & 15 (Spanish) 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Riverside Convention Center 3637 5th Street Riverside, CA 92501
RSVP by November 10 at 951-788-3463
RSVP at 951-788-3471
9. Taking Control of your Diabetes
10. National Healthy Lunch Day
In the last of TCOYD’s Mini-Series for this year, the topic is “Cooking that Caters to Your Health” November 16 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Preuss School in La Jolla 3750 Voigt Drive La Jolla, CA 92037
Join the American Diabetes Association in its goal to promote the importance of good nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle, and help people make better food choices.
November 17
RSVP at 800-998-2693. More info: www.tcoyd.org.
For more information, visit wellnessliveshere.org.
Looking for more ways to find out about diabetes events news and resources in our area?
2.3 million or one in 12 California adults report having been diagnosed with diabetes. By working together, we can better manage and help prevent diabetes.
3. Watch dLife TV
4. Big Blue Test
Check them out this month at www.dlifetv.com!
Now through November 14
Episodes feature diabetes talks and answers from medical experts, stories of people living with diabetes, special guests, and cooking demonstrations from Chef Michel Nischan. There are episodes all year long.
Dates: November 6, 13, 20, and 27
7. Family Caregiving Today
Riverside County Office on Aging and community partners presents “The Mind, Memory and Music”. Family caregivers are invited to re-energize and gather information & resources. November 15 9 am - 2:30 pm Moreno Valley Conference Center 14075 Frederick St. Moreno Valley, CA 92533
Each time you get active for 14-20 minutes and submit the results at BigBlueTest.org, $1 will be donated to the Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative. Join the movement! Log as many exercise sessions as you can before November 14!
Online at www.bigbluetest
8. World Diabetes Day
Did you know that November 14 is World Diabets Day? The theme this year is “Eyes on Diabetes”. For more information on World Diabetes Day visit www.worlddiabetesday.org
RSVP by November 10 at 951-867-3800.
11. Celebrating Caregivers
12. Riding the Wave of Type 1 Diabetes
November 18 10 am – 3 pm
November 19 9 am-2 pm Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center 520 Superior Ave #150 Newport Beach, CA 92663
Inland Caregiver Resource Center invites you to celebrate National Caregiver Month, meet new people and share the joy of caregiving.
Lime Street Park 16292 Lime Street Park Hesperia, CA 92345 RSVP by November 9 at 800-675-6694.
A free workshop and BBQ for children, teens and their families.
RSVP by November 4 at 714-509-8330. For more info, visit www.padrefoundation.org
Connect with RCDC on social media
facebook.com/rcdc.rchf
Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative’s FREE
Together We Can! Diabetes Wellness Program
If you have diabetes or are a caregiver to someone with diabetes, join us to learn how to manage the condition and lead a healthy, happy life! • Diabetes Management Education Classes: Learn to eat well and feel your best with diabetes! • Diabetes Mini-Series: Seminars in February, May and August with healthcare professionals debunking diabetes myths and discussing the connection between diabetes, nutrition, physical activity and emotional health. • Monthly Cooking Classes: A registered dietitian will show how to make healthy, easy meals to help keep diabetes under control! • Picture a Healthy You with Diabetes! Discover simple ways to overcome your diabetes hang-ups and make new friends
More information will be available at rcdc.rchf.org or by calling (951) 788-3471.
The Big Blue Test is a program of the Diabetes Hands Foundation that rallies communities to experience the impact that small changes can have on their health.
Taking the Big Blue Test is easy: If you have diabetes, test your blood sugar (if you don’t have diabetes, you don’t need to test). Exercise for at least 14 - 20 minutes. Test again (if you have diabetes), AND Share your experience on BigBlueTest.org or through the app for iPhone or Android.
Find out more and take the test at bigbluetest.org
Each time you get active for 14-20 minutes and submit the results at BigBlueTest.org, $1 is donated to the Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative. Join the movement! Log as many exercise sessions as you can before November 14!