HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Commission on Aging will host a free event on Wednesday, Aug. 27, to educate the public about diabetes prevention and management. The event, held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 535 E. Franklin St., will include free blood sugar checks, officials said.
Diabetes has become a common disease in the United States and worldwide, with about 10 percent of Americans affected, according to the event flyer. Of those, 90-95 percent have type 2 diabetes. The session aims to help attendees learn more about prevention and management while offering the opportunity to have their blood sugar levels checked.
The event is a collaborative effort with Meritus Health, which is working alongside the Commission on Aging Inc. Organizers encourage residents to attend and take advantage of the free health services provided.
For more information, readers may contact the Washington County Commission on Aging.
