Diabetes Made Simple: Take Control of Your Sugar

Join NYU Langone Health for an engaging virtual workshop focused on diabetes and how to stay healthy while living with it. We’ll explore what diabetes is, how it affects your body, and the complications that can develop when blood sugar is not well controlled. We’ll discuss practical ways to manage diabetes through healthy food choices, regular exercise, and medications, along with the importance of routine foot and eye exams to detect problems early. Whether you have diabetes, are at risk, or just want to learn more, you’ll leave with helpful information and simple strategies to take charge of your health. Presenter: Dr. Kimberli Bowen, Internal Medicine Resident, NYU Langone Family Health Centers About Dr. Kimberli Bowen Kimberli Bowen, MD, MS is a third-year Internal Medicine resident at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn. She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia and is passionate about primary care and community health. She is dedicated to taking care of and advocating for underserved and vulnerable populations. Dr. Bowen is passionate about medical education and empowering individuals to take an active role in their health. Outside of medicine, she enjoys playing pickleball and dancing salsa and bachata. Registration is required for this workshop. Please reach out to the Community Health Team at healthybklyn@bklynlibrary.org if you have any questions.