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Anthony Reddick A Lot to LeArn For Anthony Reddick of New Albany, one-on-one sessions with diabetes educators helped after his diagnosis. “For me, it was not only beneficial; it was an absolute must,” says the 50-year-old Reddick. “There is so much to learn and know, but through the Diabetes Treatment Center, there’s so much that I did learn.” One-on-one sessions allow educators to talk to patients and family members about managing diabetes. “Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease, which means that it can require more care over time,” Parman says. “There will be changes in your condition and how it affects your body throughout your life that you will have to adjust to. Continuing education through these changes will make these adjustments easier. Whether it is further education with a diabetes educator or support groups, keeping you encouraged and on track is the key to a long healthy life with diabetes.” During his one-on-one sessions, Reddick says he learned about counting calories, portion sizes and meal preparation as well as the importance of staying active. Thanks to help from educators, Reddick quit smoking and went from six pills and four insulin shots a day to one pill and two shots. “The very first day when you find out you have it, it is kind of like a trauma,” Reddick says. “But the education, professionalism and expertise of the Diabetes Treatment Center absolutely helped me get through my situation. They taught me and helped me better understand all I’m going through. When they talked to me, they’re talking to me from experience. They made me feel like I was cared for.” resources and Support Groups NMMC hosts diabetes support groups in communities throughout north Mississippi. NMMC-Tupelo’s Diabetes Support Group Date: Second Thursday of each month Time: 11 a.m. Place: NMMC Wellness Center, Tupelo; upstairs classroom NMMC-Eupora’s Diabetes Support Group Date: Third Tuesday, every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November) Time: 6 p.m. Place: NMMC-Eupora, 500 Veterans Memorial Blvd. NMMC-Iuka’s Diabetes Support Group Date: First Tuesday of every month (except June, July and August) Time: 6 p.m. Place: NMMC-Iuka, 1777 Curtis Drive NMMC-West Point’s Diabetes Support Group Date: Quarterly Time: 6 p.m. Place: NMMC-West Point, 835 Medical Center Drive Booneville’s Diabetes Support Group Date: Third Tuesday of each month Time: 6 p.m. Place: George E. Allen Library, 404 W. Church St. Support group information is available online at www.nmhs.net/support_groups.php. CALL NMMC’s Diabetes Treatment Center offers cooking classes one or two times each year. The classes teach participants quick and easy meals, how to cook healthier and how to stay within a budget while still eating healthily. Call 800-THE DESK (800-843-3375) for class dates and times. Get Cooking Vim & Vigor • WI NT ER 201 1 53 http://www.nmhs.net/support_groups.php

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Getting Back to Life
ACT Now!
Lingering Memories
Accumulating Accolades
Back in Action
Supplementary Knowledge
Keys to Survival
Clearing the Air
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good
This One’s for the Girls
Life After a Loss
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Healthy Returns
Care for the Caregiver
Gaining Control
Moving Forward
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi