A workshop primarily for people with Type 2 diabetes, known as the "silent killer," will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 24 in the Brigham Young University-Hawaii General Classroom Building, Room 185. Workshop explores
Type 2 diabetes concernsSpeakers will answer questions
on proper care for the diseaseStar-Bulletin staff
The event is sponsored by the Kahuku Diabetes Coalition, established by 10 residents concerned about Hawaii's 78,000 people with diabetes.
The coalition is made up of Kahuku residents and representatives of such organizations as Ke Ola Mamo-Koolauloa, BYUH, Kaiser Permanente, Kahuku Hospital, North Shore Community Health Clinic and Papa Ola Lokahi.
Direct and indirect costs of diabetes in 1992 in Hawaii were about $558 million, the coalition said.
Most at risk for the disease are native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans and African Americans, it said.
The workshop is open to care givers, family members and others in the Koolauloa community.
Diabetes educators, nutrition experts and a pharmacist will answer questions and help people learn about proper foot care, managing blood sugar levels and cooking for diabetics. Wili Moku will describe his experience with diabetes.
Uilani Kaikuana, nurse at Ke Ola Mamo-Koolauloa, a Native Hawaiian Health Care agency, said a similar workshop was held in Waianae and was a great success.
People interested in attending should call Didi Alo or Moana Allen at 232-2222 by Aug. 22 to reserve a seat.