CTMC To Host 9th Annual Free Diabetes Dialogue Day

Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) is again raising diabetes awareness and helping those with the disease and/or ones who love and care for them with its ninth annual Diabetes Dialogue Day.

SAN MARCOS, TX – Diabetes is emerging as a major health concern in Central Texas. Diabetes can cause problems with the blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, heart and more.

Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) is again raising diabetes awareness and helping those with the disease and/or ones who love and care for them with its ninth annual Diabetes Dialogue Day. The event is free to the community and will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the CTMC Community Classroom. Guests will be treated to a healthy breakfast and lunch, screenings, information from local vendors and physicians, tote bags and door prizes.

Space is limited, so those interested in attending should reserve their spot by calling (512) 753-3818, or by visiting ctmc.org and clicking on “Classes and Events”.

The following screenings will be available at Diabetes Dialogue Day:

• Glucose checks and diabetes risk assessments
• Blood pressure check
• Sleep disorder risk assessment
• Diabetic foot screening

The following speakers are scheduled to give presentations:

Alicia Westfall, RD/LD – Clinical Dietitian
Build a Better Breakfast

Robert Reid, MD – Family Practice
Basics of Diabetes

A panel discussion will provide a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes. The panel will include:

• Faisal Syed, MD – Cardiology
• Lauren Beller, RD/LD Clinical Dietitian
• Francisco Garza, MD – Family Medicine
• Robert Reid, MD – Family Medicine

Additionally, a free glucose screening and diabetes risk assessment is available on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the CTMC Main Lobby. The next opportunity will take place on Nov. 1.

To learn more about this event or CTMC’s other diabetes programs and services, please call CTMC Diabetes Educator Mario Torres at (512) 753-3706.