Diabetes Education Program 

Over the past twelve years, the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes and obesity in the US has increased in every state, and statistics for Arkansans are among the worst in the nation. At least one out of every ten adults in Arkansas has been diagnosed with diabetes, and one in four classified as obese.* Many diabetics in the state remain undiagnosed, making it impossible to know the total number of Arkansans with diabetes. But, there is a way to know about the disease, its risk factors, and how to manage diabetes.

Forrest City Medical Center's Nurse Educator, Yolanda Smith, RN, presents this program with a clear and easily understandable approach. She provides a unique presentation of what Diabetes is, how it affects your body, and what you can do to manage it.

This free Diabetes Education program will be held in West Memphis at the East Arkansas Family Health Center Community Room from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm. Although there is no registration fee, advance registration is required and a light lunch will be served to all registered attendees.

* Source: Center for Disease Control, Maps of Trends in Diagnosed Diabetes and Obesity, April 2016, http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data