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March 21, 2005

Health Alert . . . Health Alert . . . Health Alert . . .

WHAT: Woodbridge Health Dept. Hosts Diabetes Screening Day

WHEN: Mon. April 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Iselin Pharmacy, 1186 Green Street, Iselin (732-283-1111)

Woodbridge Township Department of Health and Human Services will present a Diabetes Screening Day, Mayor Frank G. Pelzman has announced.

The free clinic takes place April 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Iselin Pharmacy, 1186 Green Street, Iselin. Anyone may walk in and receive a blood glucose test along with consultation on diabetes risks and treatment.

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 18.2 million people in the United States (6.3% of the population) who have diabetes. Of that number, 5.2 million are unaware that they have the disease. Worldwide, approximately 4 million people die from diabetes-related illnesses each year.

“We are pleased to have a local pharmacist help promote Public Health Week in this way,” says Mayor Pelzman. “Diabetes is a disease that can disguise itself with several symptoms, so frequent testing and early detection are essential.”

For more information call Iselin Pharmacy at (732)-283-1111.