CentraState - Healthy Directions

10 Years of Controlling Diabetes, Medication-Free I n the fall of 2001, 71-year-old Arnold Bogus of Marlboro was first diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. "My primary care physician told me to go to CentraState's Novo Nordisk Diabetes Center and learn about diabetes management," Arnold says. "I took a seven-week workshop and cannot say enough about the exceptional diabetes education I received and CentraState's dedicated staff. " Accompanied to sessions by his wife, Anita, a CentraState volunteer, Arnold learned how to control his disease through diet and exercise. "You have to be willing to change," Arnold says. "My wife was a big supporter. It's critical to have someone who's willing to learn and implement these changes with you, whether that be your spouse, a friend or CentraState's diabetes education staff. " LIVING THE LIFE Within that first year, Arnold lost approximately 65 pounds by following a diabetes-friendly diet and riding 10 miles a day on his stationary bike, which he continues to do today. "My mantra is 'never allow one day to become two,' meaning if I slacked off on a Thursday with my diet or exercise, I didn't wait until Monday to get back in the saddle—I'd get back on track on Friday, my diabetes without medication. It can be done—you just have to be willing to follow the rules. CentraState can help." " Arnold says. "For 10 years now, I've controlled More than 10 years after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Arnold Bogus is enjoying an active, healthy life and his grandson's baseball games, thanks in part to diabetes education received at CentraState's Novo Nordisk Diabetes Center. For more information about diabetes management, call the Novo Nordisk Diabetes Center at (732) 294-2574. HD Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center Kidney Early Evaluation Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus • 901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS—NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 For more information about this and other classes, screenings, special events, and more offered through the HAC, and to register, visit www.centrastate.com/healthprograms or call the HAC at (732) 308-0570, unless otherwise noted. Thyroid Lecture and Screening Tuesday, Nov. 13, 5–7 p.m., $15 The program will begin with a short lecture about the risk factors for thyroid disease, signs and symptoms for hypo- and hyperthyroidism, and other thyroid diseases. Patients will fill out a questionnaire and have blood drawn for a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test. According to protocol, this is the first step in testing thyroid function. Each patient will then meet with Amit Kharod, MD, board-certified surgeon, who will review his or her risk factors and manually examine the thyroid. Dr. Kharod will offer recommendations for further follow up if necessary. Within the following one to two weeks, Dr. Kharod will review all lab results and patient charts for any further recommendations, after which time the patients will receive their results and recommendations by mail. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. www.centrastate.com Program (KEEP) Friday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Free of charge If you have a family history of diabetes, hypertension or kidney disease, consider attending the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) screening. Offered in conjunction with the National Kidney Foundation of Greater New York, the program offers participants a variety of complimentary tests to determine your likelihood of developing kidney disease. A comprehensive report will be mailed to each participant approximately six to eight weeks after the screening. KEEP screenings will be held at CentraState's Star & Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus Conference Center, 901 W. Main Street, Freehold. Registration is required. November/December 2012 15

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