Diabetes Support Group Meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, October 17 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital. This month the topic with be focusing on Medicare open enrollment which is October 15 - December 7.

“I feel it is so important for everyone with a diagnosis of diabetes to stay informed about the importance of making sure you are enrolled in the best possible insurance plans for 2025 that will cover your needs,” states Angie Mettille, RN, Diabetes Educator. “You will all probably receive spam phone calls from insurance companies trying to get your business over the next month or two.  Please only enroll in an insurance plan with someone you trust… never over the phone to a stranger,” she advises.

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) representatives as well as Denise Wullner, VMH Billing Specialist, will present to the group.  They will discuss the differences in Parts A, B, C and D as well as compare Medicare Advantage Plans to the Medicare + supplement plans.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or has a friend or loved one with diabetes.

For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call Angie Mettille, RN, Diabetes Educator, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.