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CRDEC To Offer Program on Oral Health and Diabetes on June 4

Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care, a joint service of St. Peter’s Health Partners and Ellis Medicine, will offer an educational program about oral health and diabetes titled “Your Mouth Matters,” from 2 – 3 p.m. on on Thursday, June 4, at the Massry Center on 147 Hoosick St. in Troy. The program will detail how individuals with diabetes are at a higher risk for oral health problems including serious gum disease, and how blood glucose levels may affect your teeth and gums. Participants will learn about important tips in maintaining good oral health. The program is free of charge and open to the public. For more information or to reserve your seat, please call 888-941-4009.

SPHP in the News

NewsChannel 13: Doctor discusses importance of diabetes education

At Journey Through the Body, Dr. Jill Abelseth spoke with NewsChannel 13’s Benita Zahn about the diabetes epidemic. Dr. Abelseth said children as young as 4- and 5-years-old are being diagnosed with diabetes. Dr. Abelseth is a provider with Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Click here to watch the full story.