We have almost completed a second series of diabetic outreach clinics in Uliga. We run the clinics once a week for 4 weeks. Elder Crooks is great at testing for blood sugar. He smiles and makes people smile even when he's sticking them with a needle!
We also test blood pressure and weight. Nurse Tanner Smith is providing some counseling on what the numbers mean. We make referrals to the Hospital Diabetic Clinic if necessary.
A hands-on healthy cooking class is always well attended because people get to eat what they cook. There are always lots of hungry children who love to try the recipes too.
Physiotherapist Mina Manrique is teaching a lesson on how to care for your feet and avoid foot wounds. Our clinic runs from 5:00 - 7:30 so people who work can attend. It is dark by the time we finish.
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