DIABETES ADVOCACY GROUP | School of Medicine
The Diabetes Advocacy Group at LSUHS is a student-led organization that focuses on raising awareness for diabetes through community outreach programs. One of our most popular endeavors occurs at local farmers markets where we perform glucose checks and use visual aids to help our area better understand the mechanisms of both types of diabetes mellitus and available management options.
Step Up for Diabetes 5K
Step Up for Diabetes 5K is a run/walk event hosted by the Diabetes Advocacy Group to raise awareness and education of diabetes.
When
The Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, February 22 from 8:00-10:00 AM
Where
Betty Virginia Park (3901 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport, LA, 71106).
Cost to Participate
Registration is $25 dollars, which includes a t-shirt and helps support the Martin Luther King (MLK) Health Center.
The MLK Health Center’s mission is to provide uninsured and underinsured individuals with free healthcare including, primary and specialty care visits, pharmacy services, lab work, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, and women’s health. Link for more information regarding the MLK Health Center.
