NE Missouri News

Hannibal Regional Diabetes Center will host a Diabetes Health Fair on November 6, 2025, at the Hannibal Regional Medical Group Conference Center. The event is scheduled from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and aims to raise awareness about diabetes, which affects millions in the United States.

According to the organizers, the health fair will offer educational materials and resources related to diabetes management and prevention. Booths will provide information to support both mental and physical health. The event is open to individuals with diabetes as well as those interested in learning about prevention.

A hemoglobin A1C blood test will be available during the event. This test measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months.

Hannibal Regional provides various diabetes self-management and education trainings. Certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES) Jamie Cook, Olivia Rees, and Kristy Taylor lead these efforts. CDCES professionals assist people with diabetes in areas such as problem solving, medication management, healthy coping strategies, and risk reduction.

Kristy Taylor said, “My top tip for a person with diabetes is to visit with a CDCES every year. Diabetes can be overwhelming, and even when things are going well, there are many areas of life that we don’t initially connect with diabetes; such as traveling, changing shifts at work, or how mental health is impacted by diabetes. As a CDCES, I am here to support you and provide you with tools and resources to managing your diabetes in all aspects of your health.”

For more information about the Diabetes Health Fair or to schedule an appointment with one of the specialists, contact the Hannibal Regional Diabetes Center at 573-629-3382.