November 3rd, 2008

Help fight diabetes and raise awareness of this chronic disease at Christie Clinic's Diabetes Expo Friday, November 14.

As part of World Diabetes Day, the event features free blood sugar and diabetes risk screenings, brochures, pamphlets, and American Diabetes Association video presentations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to gather information and sign up for classes and support groups offered through Christie Clinic.

The Diabetes Expo is open to anyone, including diabetes patients, their friends and families, and anyone interested in learning more about diabetes.

The event is scheduled for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Christie on Windsor Education Room.

If you're unable to attend the Expo, visit the Diabetes Expo page at http://www.christieclinic.com (under News and Updates on the home page) for more information on diabetes.

Christie Clinic has provided health care to the residents of central Illinois for nearly 80 years. It is the oldest multi-specialty medical group practice in central Illinois. Christie Clinic has clinics on University Avenue and Windsor Road in Champaign; the Christie Clinic Cancer Center and CU Sleep in Champaign; satellite clinics in Danville, Mahomet, Rantoul, Tuscola, and Urbana; and Convenient Care clinics at Christie on Windsor, Christie in Urbana, and at two Champaign County Market locations. For more information about Christie Clinic, please call 217-366-1200, or visit http://www.christieclinic.com.

Tags: diabetes, disease, awareness