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Parrish Medical Center Offers FREE Blood Sugar Screenings

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Recognizing National Diabetes Awareness Month and helping our community stay healthy

Diabetes is an ever growing disease. Currently more that 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3 percent of the population—have diabetes. In Brevard County alone, 8.8 percent of the population has this chronic condition. Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death.

In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, FREE blood sugar screenings will be offered by the Parrish Medical Center Diabetes Education Department on November 5, 6 and 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary. Just stop by their new location: 7075 Highway US1, Suite 300, Port St. John, Florida 32927.

For more information, please call 321-268-6699.