On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, the Sevier County Coalition’s Live Well Sevier County Committee, UA Cossatot and the Dr. Randy Walker Family Practice and Allergy Clinic will be co-hosting a Lunch-n-Learn entitled “Taking the Madness Out of Monitoring” at UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus. The presentation will begin at 12:00 noon in the Weyerhaeuser room, located in the Skilled Trades Building, and will conclude at 12:40 p.m.
Presenter Beth Polo Beckel, will be discussing the benefits of blood sugar monitoring, misconceptions regarding the frequency of testing, common testing errors that affect the accuracy of test results, specific times to check blood sugar, how to use results to change blood sugar management decisions, and the appropriate times to take a holiday from blood sugar testing. Beckel says, “Many diabetics check their blood sugar and are unsure about what to do with the information they get. I want to help individuals know how to use their blood sugar results to achieve greater control over their diabetes and improve their health.”
Beckel is Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator, owner of Unique Health Solutions and a member of the Dr. Randy Walker Family Practice and Allergy Clinic medical team. She received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Dietetics from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and completed her Dietetic Internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/Veterans Administration Medical Center joint program in Little Rock, Arkansas. She has completed requirements for board certification in diabetes education through the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.
Currently the owner of Unique Health Solutions, she offers a variety of consulting services and is passionate about assisting individuals in actualizing positive lifestyle change through education and the implementation of processes to support new behaviors. Beckel has worked in a variety of settings as a registered dietitian for 20+ years in the state of Arkansas. Her experiences include acute care, long-term care, research, medical supply, billing, and private practice.
All are invited to bring their lunch and join Ms. Beckel for this free event. For more on Lunch-and-Learn programs, visit the Sevier County Coalition website at www.seviercountycoalition.com or call UA Cossatot’s Continuing Education Services at (870) 584-4471.###