Advocate Good Shepherd hosts Diabetes Boot Camp
Barrington, IL- Diabetes affects about 25 million people in the United States. Roughly one million more people are diagnosed with the disease every year. In support of the millions of Americans living with this disease, The Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Diabetes Care Center provides a year-round Diabetes Boot Camp Educational Series.
The next Boot Camp lecture will be held on Thursday, September 13th from 9 -10 am in the Prairie/Lakeview rooms at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 West Highway 22, Barrington, Illinois. Endocrinologist, Dr. Daniel So, will lead the lecture focusing on current topics relating to diabetes management and control. According to Dr. So, “advanced treatment options like insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring, provide patients with better control and decrease their risk of future complications.”
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, we invite you to attend this free lecture event. Pre-register by calling 1.800.3ADVOCATE and mention the class code 3D12 or register online at www.advocatehealth.com/gshp.
Diabetes is a disease affecting the body's ability to produce and/or regulate blood sugar levels. This results from the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin (a hormone that breaks down glucose and convert it to energy). In the case of Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, the body stops producing insulin completely. Type 2 diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, the body doesn't produce enough insulin or is unable to use it properly.
Treatments vary depending on the type and severity of this illness. Type 1 diabetics generally rely on insulin shots to regulate their blood sugar levels, while type 2 diabetics may maintain stable blood sugar through strict diet and exercise. It is important to note that no matter how severe the diagnosis, diabetics face a high risk of serious health problems if they neglect to control the disease and regulate steady blood sugar levels.
About Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Advocate Good Shepherd in Barrington, Illinois is a 169-bed acute care hospital with more than 700 physicians representing 50 medical specialties. It is part of Advocate Health Care, named one of the Top Ten hospital systems in the U.S. by Thomson-Reuters. Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is ranked highest in Illinois for quality and patient safety according to BlueCross BlueShield and exists to serve its communities. For more about Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital: www.advocatehealth.com/gshp Shield's 2011 Blue Star Report. Advocate is a faith-based organization