November 1st, 2007

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS—Help fight diabetes and raise awareness of this chronic disease at Christie Clinic's Diabetes Expo Wednesday, 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 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Christie on Windsor Education Room.  

If you're unable to attend the Expo, check your diabetes risk level and get information on prevention and treatments at the American Diabetes Association web site, www.diabetes.org/risk-test.jsp

Christie Clinic has provided health care to the residents of central Illinois for over 75 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; CU Sleep in Champaign; satellite clinics in Danville, Mahomet, Rantoul, and Tuscola; and is planning an additional facility in Urbana as well as Convenient Care in Champaign-Urbana County Market locations. For more information about Christie Clinic, call 217-366-1200, or go to www.christieclinic.com.

Tags: diabetes, disease, awareness