Shore Physicians Group (SPG) announced that its next “Be Well Connected” free community education event is on the topic “Diabetes 101: Management & Prevention.”
The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Josie Kelly’s Public House in Somers Point.
The event features a complimentary Irish continental breakfast. To RSVP for Diabetes 101: Management and Prevention, call 609-365-5257 or email wellness@shoremedicalcenter.org.
Three clinicians from SPG’s Endocrinology Division will present at the event: Endocrinologist Dr. Matthew Corcoran, will speak about the effects that diabetes has on the body and differences between type I and type II diabetes; Taylor Donovan, a nurse and diabetes care specialist, will discuss technologies available to aid in diabetes management; and Tiffany Rios, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, will discuss the role nutrition plays in diabetes prevention and management.
Shore Physicians Group’s Endocrinology Division is located at 18 West New York Ave. in Somers Point.
SPG’s endocrinology team treats endocrine-related disorders including type 1 and type 2 diabetes; thyroid disorders; osteoporosis; adrenal disorders; diseases of the parathyroid; pituitary disorders; cholesterol disorders; medical management of weight loss; polycystic ovarian syndrome; testosterone deficiency and transgender care.
Shore Physicians Group’s endocrinology team embraces the latest technology in endocrinology, including continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps for patients with diabetes, and comprehensive thyroid care.
In addition to the providers who are speaking at the Nov. 3 event, SPG’s Endocrinology Division also includes Dr. Vijay babu Balakrishnan and Denyse Gallagher.
To schedule an appointment with an SPG endocrinology provider, call 609-365-5300.
