Dr. Kenneth Sluis will present on the role of glucose in metabolism and explore when and how glucose can be measured to improve your health. The presentation will address common methods of measuring glucose, including glucose test strips and newer Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). He will also discuss how to interpret values, common pitfalls and answer questions surrounding the expanding uses of this type of metabolic monitoring.
Along with Dr. Sluis, staff members from MaineGeneneral Diabetes and Nutrition Center and MaineGeneral’s Peter Alfond Prevention and Healthy Living Center will be present to answer questions and discuss additional options for those looking to learn more.