Free Nordic Walking Lessons on Diabetes Day

Traverse City, MI, March 18, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Diabetes Day returns to Traverse City, Michigan on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 and Free Nordic Walking Classes will be provided. Nordic Walking Classes and exhibitor hours will be 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM at the Bayview Wesleyan Church (near the corner of Division and Grandview Pkwy.)

Diabetes Day Displays include:
Nordic Ski Walking Classes – exercise is key to diabetes control.
Nordic Ski Walking Poles – to test drive real Nordic Walking Poles for free from SWIX and EXEL - provided by www.SkiWalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System.
Representatives from blood glucose meter companies – see the latest meters.
Insulin pump representatives – learn more about insulin pump therapy.
Representatives from medication companies – learn about the newest drugs.

Munson’s Diabetes Educators will be at the following booths:
Carbohydrate counting –quick healthy foods, taste-testing, recipes.
Meter maintenance and accuracy check –bring in your meter.
Outpatient Diabetes Education – find out about their programs and services.
Munson’s Community Health Library – learn how to use their resources.
Munson’s Cardiac Rehab and Prevention --heart healthy exercise options.
Traverse Area Gluten-Free Support Group-learn about the gluten-free diet.
Med-wise –medication questions answered by a Munson pharmacist.
Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative – is here to help you. Find out how.
Ask The Physician – Meet Dr. Lamie, Internist and Medical Director of Diabetes Education Program and Dr. VanTil, Internist.
Diabetes and Your Feet – Dr. Jeynes, Podiatrist, will provide information on the importance of foot care in people with diabetes.
Diabetes and Your Eyes – Dr. Wentzloff, Ophthalmalogist, will provide information on eye care in people with diabetes.
Vascular Disease and Diabetes – Dr. Corpus, Cardiologist, will provide information on the effects of diabetes on your blood vessels.

The Nordic Walking Classes will be hosted by Pete Edwards, North America’s leading proponent of walking with the correct length one-piece Nordic Walking Poles. Edwards is the owner/founder/head coach of SkiWalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System.

Edwards has been coaching runners and skiers for over 25 years. His one-piece SWIX and EXEL Nordic Walking Poles are safer, lighter and much more durable than cheap 2-piece and 3-piece twist-lock and flip-lock collapsible poles that tend to rattle, vibrate and/or collapse unexpectedly.

Edwards also knows that physical training and exercise are considered the cornerstones in the treatment of Diabetes. Edwards has received numerous testimonies from his Nordic Walking customers happy to inform him that Nordic Walking had helped to lower glucose levels, lower Cholesterol and/or lower Blood Pressure. Edwards notes that positive diet changes will ensure the greatest success when combined with Nordic Walking.

Nordic Walking can help to burn up to 40% more calories than regular walking. All of Edwards’ customers receive the Perfect Length Poles for their height through his specialized sizing system and exclusive 16 different lengths of quality one-piece poles. Perfect length poles help us to automatically walk with a super straight back - better walking posture is biomechanically a good thing. This improved walking posture when combined with the unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action of walking with poles radically reduces the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. Nordic Walking is low impact and yet provides a highly effective workout - burning more calories and working more muscle groups than regular walking.

Edwards’ Nordic Walking Poles are helping individuals with balance issues, knee issues or new knees, hip issues or new hips, back issues (including those with rods in their back), weight issues, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s (PD), neuropathy, arthritis, bursitis, scoliosis, lumbar stenosis, fibromyalgia, post polio, osteoporosis, stroke recovery, cancer recovery and other limitations to walking. Nordic Walking poles are helping thousands of Americans get off the couch, successfully get outside, start walking safely and effectively launch much needed walking campaigns.

For additional information Contact the Munson Medical Center Diabetes Education And Clinic by calling 231-935-8200.

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