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UPMC Mercy Diabetes Center Announces Lecture Series

PITTSBURGH, July 14, 2009 – The UPMC Mercy Diabetes Center will host a series of educational programs to raise awareness of diabetes and related health topics. The programs are free and open to the public, and free parking is provided.

The schedule and lineup of programs, topics and locations are as follows:

6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19

“Staying Fit with Exercise”
Conference Rooms 1 and 2
UPMC Mercy South Side Outpatient Center
2000 Mary St.

Participants should wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15

“Diabetes and Sleep Apnea”
Conference Room 1
UPMC Mercy South Side Outpatient Center
2000 Mary St.

6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23

“Optimizing Continuous Glucose Monitoring”
Conference Room 1
UPMC Mercy South Side Outpatient Center
2000 Mary St.

6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17

“Understanding the One-Touch Ping and Getting the Most Out of Your Pump”
UPMC South Hills Outpatient Center
1300 Oxford Dr.
Bethel Park, Pa

Seating is limited. Advance registration is requested one week prior to each program. For more information or to register, call (412) 232-7173.

The UPMC Mercy Diabetes Center is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting national standards for excellence in outpatient diabetes education.

Media Contact
Megan Grote Quatrini
Manager
Telephone: 412-586-9769
or 412-246-5875

Patients and medical
professionals may call
1-800-533-UPMC (8762)
for more information.