ShopRite to Host Free Glucose Screenings

ShopRite and Paramount Rx are offering free blood glucose screenings at select ShopRite locations as part of National Diabetes Awareness Month for November.

In an effort to address the growing diabetes epidemic, ShopRite’s registered dietitians will assist with glucose-level tests and share expert tips with residents to help prevent and treat the disease.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, representing nearly 10 percent of the population. One in four of these individuals are unaware they have the disease and do not seek out medical treatment. Another 86 million people over 20 are “prediabetic” – meaning they have a greater risk of becoming diabetic.

Upcoming Blood Glucose Screenings include:

• Bernardsville, 93 Morristown Road - Sunday, Nov. 13 from 10 .m. to 2 p.m.
• Bound Brook, 611 W. Union Avenue - Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 10 to 2 p.m.
• Branchburg, 3166 Route 22 - Thursday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Hillsborough, Route 206 and Amwell Road - Thursday, Nov. 03 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Somerset, 435 Elizabeth Avenue - Thursday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Somerville, 1 South Davenport Street - Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To find a blood glucose screening event near you, please visit http://www.shoprite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-Fall-Glucose-ShopRite-Schedule_10-10-16_FINAL_by-county.pdf.

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