Spend Saturday Checking up on Your Health

New Brunswick families are invited to get their health checked and learn about diabetes risks and management at a free Saturday conference at North Brunswick High school. 

From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Saint Peter's University Hospital, the American Diabetes Association of northern NJ and Novo Nordisk will present a free daylong diabetes conference at North Brunswick High School, 98 Raider Road. 

“It is estimated that nearly 700,000 New Jersey residents are affected by diabetes and one-third of those people have no idea that they have this very serious disease,” said Denise Andersen, executive director for the ADA’s northern New Jersey office in a press release from Saint Peter's University Hospital. “It is imperative that those at risk take charge of their health and make changes that will result in a healthier future.”

The bilingual conference will feature a number of free health screenings, including blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, dental health, foot and ankle problems and vision, according to the release.

Healthy Cooking and fitness demonstrations will take place throughout the day and healthcare providers will be on hand to dispense information and run seminars. A workshop on navigating the Affordable Care Act will also be held, according to the release.