Third Annual Diabetes Fair Education Event Set for Dec. 5

Brookings, S.D. – Nov. 18, 2024 – Brookings Health System will hold the third annual
diabetes fair on Dec. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the health system’s Conference Room A. The
free, educational event is geared toward people living with diabetes as well as
healthcare providers.

“People with diabetes personally manage the majority of their care,” said Registered
Dietitian Katy VanderWal who heads up Brookings Health’s certified diabetic education
program along with Diabetic Nurse Educator Shantel Langland, RN. “Continuous
education helps patients with diabetes lead healthier lives with fewer long-term
complications. Our diabetic education team is hosting the diabetes fair again to give our
patients with diabetes access to free education plus information on the available
services, medications, equipment and supplies to help them manage and live with their
condition.”

In addition to Brookings Health’s diabetic education team, attendees will also be able to
visit with a host of other medical experts. Service booths at the event will include eye
care, dental care, wound prevention, foot care with free foot screenings, home medical
equipment and diabetic supplies. Several pharmaceutical companies that offer diabetic
solutions will also be available.

Individuals who should consider attending the event include those with Type 1 and Type
2 diabetes, people newly diagnosed with diabetes, individuals diagnosed with
prediabetes and caregivers for people with diabetes.
More information about the event and about Brookings Health’s certified diabetic
education program can be found online at brookingshealth.org/diabetes .