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Diabetes Screening
Free diabetes screenings held at Wal-Mart facilities nationwide
September 27th, 2004
Diabetes impacts the lives of nearly 40 million Americans each year and ranks as the nation's sixth leading cause of death. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. hosted a Diabetes Event in Sam's Club and Wal-Mart stores, and Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories, makers of Glucerna Bars and Shakes for people with diabetes, coordinated it. Customers had free blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings and received free product samples and a complimentary diabetes resource book with helpful information on awareness, prevention and managing diabetes through blood glucose monitoring, meal planning and exercise. Wal-Mart Stores,...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2004-09-27)
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