Waretown Library To Host Diabetes, Heart Health Program

WARETOWN, NJ — The Ocean County Health Department will host “Diabetes and Heart Health” from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library.

The free program is being offered in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, according to the announcement. It will focus on diabetes, heart health, prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.

The announcement says participants can learn about risk factors, prevention strategies and healthy lifestyle choices tied to overall wellbeing. It also includes national estimates about the scope of the issue, stating that an estimated 40 million people in the United States are living with diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. The announcement also says an estimated half of American adults are affected by cardiovascular diseases.

Residents who want to attend will need to sign up in advance. Registration is required for the program, and it opens Oct. 30.

People can register online at tinyurl.com/DiabetesOCL, by calling 609-693-5133 or by stopping by the library branch in person. The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 112 Main St.