Register now for no-cost diabetic health screenings and fun awareness event

Register now for one or both no-cost diabetic health screenings and a 
virtual 5K run/walk being offered in November in recognition of Diabetes 
Awareness Month.

On Friday, November 1, Kvitle Eye Care Associates, along with the 
Blessing Diabetes Center, is offering a no-cost diabetic eye screening. 
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that damages the retina due to high 
blood sugar from diabetes. It can lead to complications such as vision 
loss or blindness, so early detection is important. An appointment is 
required by calling Kvitle Eye Care Associates at 217-223-7834. 
Screenings will be performed between 8:30-11:30 am. Kvitle Eye Care 
Associates is at 1107 College Avenue, Quincy. A Blessing Diabetes Center 
certified educator will be on site to provide education to those being 
screened.

On Thursday, November 7, no-cost A1C screenings will be offered by 
appointment only from 8-11 am at the Blessing Resource Center at 420 N. 
34th Street, Quincy. This is a blood test that measures a person's 
average blood sugar level over the past three months. Sponsored by the 
Blessing Diabetes Center, certified diabetes educators will be on site 
to provide education to those being screened. To make an appointment go 
online to blessinghealth.org/a1c, or calling 217-277-5000, or by 
registering in person at the Blessing Resource Center.

On Saturday, November 9, Blessing will host a virtual run/walk to mark 
Diabetes Awareness Month. People can complete a 5K run/walk anywhere, 
at any time on that day and post of photo of their participation to the 
Virtual 5K post that will be found on the Blessing Health System 
Facebook page. Winners will be selected at random to receive a prize 
bag. Registration is required by completing the form at 
blessinghealth.org/diabetes.