Select Rite Aid stores nationwide will host Diabetes Solutions Days on June 23 and 25 offering patients living with diabetes valuable health screenings and selfmanagement solutions. Caregivers and patients alike can benefit from this free chance to get professional advice on the symptoms and treatments for diabetes as well as watching handson demonstrations.

The free events and store locations are listed online based on zip code at riteaid.com; events run from 2 to 6 p.m., do not require an appointment and are part of Rite Aids yearround focus helping diabetes patients take the best care of themselves. The events include blood pressure screenings, personal pharmacist consultations and glucose meter selection and training. There also will be product coupons and samples of the latest in athome diabetes care, and visitors can enter a raffle at each location for a $50 Rite Aid gift card.

“The key to effective diabetes management is to understand the conditions symptoms and treatments. On Diabetes Solutions Day, patients can consult with trained Rite Aid pharmacists on their diabetes symptoms and treatment regimen as well as sample the latest techniques in athome monitoring,” said Robert Thompson, Rite Aid senior vice president of pharmacy.

A free 16page Diabetes Guide, developed with the American Diabetes Association, is available in all Rite Aid stores and identifies the risk factors for prediabetes and diabetes. It includes important information on weight management and eating smart, featuring diabetesfriendly recipes. The guide also provides advice and safe treatment options on health conditions like gum disease, dry eyes, and wound and foot care, all of which can be especially harmful to people with diabetes if left untreated.

In addition to printed materials available at the event, Rite Aid offers diabetes information online at riteaiddiabetes.com including tips on managing and living with diabetes, a section devoted to family and caregivers, a frequently asked questions section and educational articles on topics including nutrition, foot care and blood glucose monitoring.