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Register now for one or both no-cost diabetic health screenings and a virtual 5K run/walk being offered in November in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month.
On Friday, November 1, Kvitle Eye Care Associates, along with the Blessing Diabetes Center, is offering a no-cost diabetic eye screening. Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that damages the retina due to high blood sugar from diabetes. It can lead to complications such as vision loss or blindness, so early detection is important. An appointment is required by calling Kvitle Eye Care Associates at 217-223-7834. Screenings will be performed between 8:30-11:30 am. Kvitle Eye Care Associates is at 1107 College Avenue, Quincy. A Blessing Diabetes Center certified educator will be on site to provide education to those being screened.
On Thursday, November 7, no-cost A1C screenings will be offered by appointment only from 8-11 am at the Blessing Resource Center at 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy. This is a blood test that measures a person’s average blood sugar level over the past three months. Sponsored by the Blessing Diabetes Center, certified diabetes educators will be on site to provide education to those being screened. To make an appointment go online to blessinghealth.org/a1c, or calling 217-277-5000, or by registering in person at the Blessing Resource Center.
On Saturday, November 9, Blessing will host a virtual run/walk to mark Diabetes Awareness Month. People can complete a 5K run/walk anywhere, at any time on that day and post of photo of their participation to the Virtual 5K post that will be found on the Blessing Health System Facebook page. Winners will be selected at random to receive a prize bag. Registration is required by completing the form at blessinghealth.org/diabetes.
Diabetes Awareness Month Events:
November 1 – Diabetic Eye Screening at Kvitle Eye Care Associates
Registration: Call 217-223-7834
November 7 – A1C screening at The Blessing Resource Center
Registration: blessinghealth.org/a1c
November 9 – Diabetes Virtual 5K
Registration: blessinghealth.org/diabetes
