The Westmeath Branch of Diabetes Ireland are holding a Public Information Evening on ‘Sugar and Fat’ in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar, Co Westmeath on March the 7th @ 7pm.

Keynote speaker:- Professor Donal O’Shea.

Many of you will know Professor O’Shea from his appearance on RTE’s Operation Transformation, however there is more to him than his appearances on this popular RTE show. He is Irelands top expert on obesity and especially obesity in children. Professor O’Shea is extremely forthright and passionate in his views on his specialist subject and on exactly how to tackle the impending “obesity epidemic”.

Supporting speaker:- Pauline Dunne, Regional Development Office, Diabetes Ireland
Pauline will talk about the “Sugar Smart “ campaign and interactive web tool. Great information to help you make better choices with food, every day including information on Diabetes.

Supporting speaker:- Eamonn Brady, Pharmacist at Whelehans Pharmacy
Eamonn will give an overview of the use of medicines to control and mange related conditions such as High Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Weight Loss.

In addition to our speakers, there will be information, advice and support available from a variety of related disciplines, such as Retina Screen, Diabetes Ireland, Whelehans Nutrition, Dental Hygiene.