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Let's live healthy with diabetes! 

Raleigh, NC (January 25, 2008) - A new state-of-the-art health organization located in Raleigh, NC opened its doors on January 21, 2008.  wellLIFE,  A Diabetes Clinic and Educational Resource Center, provides diabetes clinical evaluations and treatments, diabetes research, exercise facility, meal planning, and nutrition classes for diabetics. wellLIFE is one of the first diabetic clinics in the Triangle area of North Carolina.   Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose or sugar levels are too high. If not treated properly, diabetes can damage your eyes, kidneys, and nerves; and it can even lead to heart disease, stroke, and the removal of limbs. The symptoms of diabetes include fatigue, thirst, weight loss, blurred vision, tinkling of fingers, and frequent urination. Several free screenings will be available.  The public will also be able to speak with nurse practitioners. Free high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings will be offered, as well as bone marrow education and screenings.  In addition, there will be fitness weigh-ins and much, much more. “wellLIFE identifies diabetes and other chronic diseases, along with early complication risks. We implement a personalized and individualized plan of care for new, established, and high risk populations,” says CEO Dwan Kelsey. “Our patients receive educational materials, assistance with testing supplies, medication adjustments, fitness advice, meals, and close monitoring services.  wellLIFE provides services to insured and uninsured individuals and to those with or without a primary care physician.”   wellLIFE Diabetes Clinic and Educational Resource Center employs nurse practitioners who provide one-on-one consultations with their clients, has hired teachers that provide nutritional information and education material addressing diabetes. wellLIFE also staffs a nutritionist for meal planning and to assist with their at-home food delivery service for its clients. In addition, wellLIFE has a diabetes grocery store to aid clients in shopping for food items.  The store has items that contain reduced fat and sugar and items which help lower the caloric intake.  wellLIFE boasts a well-equipped exercise facility with a personal fitness technician.  wellLIFE also provides other services to people with diabetes, their families, and the public.  “To promote healthy lifestyles among the diabetic population, wellLIFE collaborates with medical partners, surrounding physician practices, nutritionist and fitness technicians, and other healthcare ventures,” says Kelsey.Our motto at wellLIFE is “Bringing Diabetes to LIFE:  Learn, Identify, Fight and be Empowered!  We ensure proper evidence-based care to promote long, healthy, and manageable lives.  wellLIFE is located at 331 Tryon Road, Suite 103A, Raleigh, NC 27603. For more information, contact Dwan Kelsey, at (919) 773-7150 or by email at dwan.kelsey@welllifediabetes.com. ###