Understand 'Coping with Diabetes' at workshop - Delmarva Daily Times

SALISBURY a' Diabetes is a growing problem in the tri-county region. In accordance with a PRC Community Health Assessment Survey, 31.3 percent of people in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties are overweight, which really is a primary indicator for diabetes. The amount 's almost four points above the common for their state of Maryland, and is up dramatically since 1995. On Thursday, the Peninsula Regional Clinic and its Diabetes Education Program can host a free education course, aLiving With Diabetes a' Making It a Bit Easier.a Regina Kundell, CRNP, BC-ADM, of Peninsula Regional Endocrinology in Salisbury will cause the demonstration. aI have used an pump for 18 years,a she said, and have had type 1 diabetes mellitus for 35 years. aI am a household nurse practitioner that now specializes in diabetes care; I've worked with diabetics in that part for approximately a decade a first with kids, now with teens and adults.a Kundell said the intent behind the talk is in the title a' making coping with diabetes easier for individuals who suffer from the illness. aMy clients tell me that they really appreciate the fact that I've diabetes too, even when I have a different type than most of my patients,a she said. aThey say that I obtain it, and I do; my approach is significantly diffent than many suppliers, and my people are more engaged due to that.a Among Kundellas main goals has gone to increase her patientsa blood sugar, or A1c. aThey have, and they are very pleased with the data they gain,a she said. aDiabetes is really a aself-managementa condition. People need the tools and knowledge to complete this.a The program begins at 6 p.m. with dealer features. Kundellas presentation will begin at 7 p.m. An RSVP is required; call the Diabetes Education Program at 410-543-7061. Free parking will be available at the Avery W. Corridor Educational Center, situated at the corner of Waverly Drive and Vine Street, in the lot directly across Vine Street or in the adjacent Garage W. aI help my patients discover ways to insert a pun intended a' diabetes into their normal schedule and life,a Kundell said. aYou should not have to alter your daily life as you have diabetes. aThis problem is big on the Shore, and ideally every one removes some ideas that they can try themselves to produce living with diabetes easier.a

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