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For problems with constipation, add fiber to your diet - whole-wheat breads, whole-grain cereals and pasta, brown rice, beans, vegetables, and fruits. Also, drink plenty of liquids - 8 glasses of water and other sugar-free and calorie-free beverages daily. Daily Bread
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 General Classes and Events Diabetes Education Individuals receive evaluations of their health status, knowledge, skills and support systems, instruction in diabetes management and assistance in setting measurable goals. A multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, dietitians and pharmacists teach classes about the disease process, goal setting, medications, self-monitoring, nutrition and exercise. A one-on-one visit with a nurse is offered to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and participants' skills and knowledge. Diabetes instruction for pregnancy is also available. For more information about the program, please click here or call Baptist Diabetes Services at (901) 226-5671, or to schedule an appointment, call (901) 226-5905. Surgical Weight Loss Procedure Information Seminars George Woodman, M.D., of Midsouth Bariatrics will talk about the benefits and risks of weight loss surgery and its growing use in the treatment of morbid obesity. Woodman, one of the first surgeons in the U.S. to perform the LAP-BAND® System procedure, has performed numerous weight-loss surgeries. Registration is not required. For more information about the classes and support groups, please click here.  Top of Page |
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