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Canadian Diabetes Association supports high-risk group
TORONTO, ON (November 22, 2012) – In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, the Canadian Diabetes Association and its South Asian Diabetes Chapter will host the fifth annual South Asian Diabetes Expo this Saturday.
More than one million Ontarians are living with diabetes, and that number is expected to rise to over 1.9 million by 2020. People of Asian, South Asian, Chinese, African and Latin ancestry face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The South Asian Diabetes Expo offers culturally-specific information and tools to help prevent and manage diabetes and improve overall health.
Date: Saturday, November 24, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (see below for detailed schedule)
Location: Dreams Convention Centre, 75 Hedgedale Road, Brampton, Ontario
Details: Free admission, parking, prizes and giveaways. Light refreshments and lunch are also provided free of charge. An exhibition will feature diabetes-related products and services, and opportunities to speak one-on-one with dietitians, pharmacists, foot care specialists and other healthcare professionals. Clothesline® trucks will be on-site to accept donations of gently used clothing, small household items and electronics.
Key speakers and demonstrations include:
10:00 a.m.
Morning warm-up with Ivan Rabinovich, personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Brampton YMCA
10:15 a.m. to 10:35 a.m.
20 Things you need to know about diabetes
Haroon Yousuf, member of the South Asian Diabetes Chapter
10:35 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
Diabetes and the heart
Dr. Ally Prebtani, endocrinologist
10:55 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.
Heart healthy eating for diabetes
Shabnam Jabrani, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator
Healthy cooking tips
Siva Swaminathan, chef and owner of Chezsiva Cooking School
11:25 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Q&A with morning speakers
12:45 p.m. to 1:05 p.m.
Diabetes ‘Jeopardy’ game
1:05 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Healthier starts now! How exercise can help you manage your diabetes successfully!
Victor Vongphakdy, physiotherapist/clinic director of Physiomed
1:35 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Bollywood fitness demonstration by Sanskriti Dance and Yoga Studio
1:50 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wrap up and draws
This event is supported by an educational grant from Eli Lilly Canada Inc. Partners include Dreams Convention Centre, CMR Diversity FM 101.3, mybindi.com, Punjabi Community Health Centre, Rogers Television, Sulekha.com and The Weekly Voice.
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About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered charitable organization, leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. Our professional staff and more than 20,000 volunteers provide education and services to help people in their daily fight against the disease, advocate on behalf of people with diabetes for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, and break ground towards a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us on facebook.com/CanadianDiabetesAssociation, follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).
For additional information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Katie Ostler
Communications Manager, Ontario
Canadian Diabetes Association
o. 416-408-7088
c. 416-407-2177
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