For Immediate Release

Complete Care Center to Host 2008 Diabetes Workshop Series

GRAND BLANC, Mich. (January 15, 2008) - As a result of the tremendous response to three sessions held last fall about the symptoms and treatment of diabetes,
Complete Care Center is introducing three additional workshops beginning in February. The first in the series of free monthly workshops will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, at Complete Care Center, located at 8401 Holly Road in Grand Blanc.

"New information is provided at each session, so you can attend only one session or all three," said Robert Bouvier, M.D., a partner physician with Dr. Roland Tindle, D.O. at Complete Care Center. "There are also plenty of free hand-outs and materials to take with you."

The two-hour sessions begin with an overview, provided by Certified Diabetes Educator Dorothi McConnell, about the progression of diabetes including metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. There is also discussion about nutrition, the different types of medication available in the marketplace and an opportunity for questions and answers. During the second hour, participants have a chance to break into smaller groups for demonstrations and training about medication delivery.

It is estimated that there are 20.8 million diabetic patients in the U.S. with 6.2 million people who are yet undiagnosed and another 54 million who are pre-diabetic and will probably have the disease within the next five to 10 years.

Complete Care Center has collaborated with providers of diabetic medications and supplies to bring these all-inclusive educational diabetic training programs to the local community.

Two follow-up workshops are scheduled for March 6 and April 3, 2008, at the same time and location.
In addition to patients who have already been diagnosed with diabetes, it is suggested that people who suffer from symptoms such as weight gain or loss, excessive thirst, hunger, frequent urination along with irritability and blurred vision should attend. Chronic fatigue, shortness of breath are also common symptoms of diabetes. Anyone with a family history of diabetes may also benefit from attending.

There is no cost to attend the February workshop. To ensure adequate seating, registration is requested by Monday, February 4, by calling Theresa McIntosh at 810-695-8011, by emailing admin@cccenter.com. Online registration and additional information is also available at www.CompleteCareCenter.net.

About Complete Care Center
Complete Care Center provides total family health care and emergency treatment services to children and adults of all ages. Founded in 1993 by physicians Robert M. Bouvier, M.D. and Roland R. Tindle, D.O., Complete Care Center has become one of the largest medical practices in Genesee and Oakland counties. Seven physicians, two certified nurse practitioners, several specialists and a support staff of more than 30 employees provide a full range of diagnostic and health care services. A special program called Care Card Membership™ was recently introduced to provide the uninsured with affordable access to quality health care at Complete Care Center, which prides itself on open lines of communication between patients and physicians. The Center offers convenient access through extended hours, which are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit www.CompleteCareCenter.net or call 810-695-8011.
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