Don’t Let Diabetes Be a “Heartbreaker” is an educational seminar focused on helping individuals with diabetes, or those with diabetic concerns, protect their heart health. The presentation highlights practical, evidence-based steps to reduce cardiovascular risk, including maintaining consistent blood sugar control, making heart-healthy nutrition choices, and incorporating regular physical activity—even simple activities like walking. Participants will also learn about the importance of quitting smoking, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, and staying up to date with routine medical checkups. The seminar will discuss how working closely with a healthcare provider and using newer medications, such as SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists, can offer added heart protection. Attendees will also be encouraged to take advantage of ongoing support through the Good Health Gateway Diabetes Program to help sustain long-term heart and diabetes health.

Following the seminar, the Salve Regina Health & Wellness mobile unit, Mercy, will be available on-site to provide complimentary blood pressure checks. The unit’s parking location and available time slots will be announced closer to the event date!