A valuable new tool for the education of diabetics has been introduced at The Glynnwood by Dr Mukesh Joshi. Dr. Joshi, a prominent diabetologist, championed the introduction of a diabetic service at the Glynnwood. Comprehensive patient support includes monthly educational talks by leading pharmaceutical companies. These take place on the last Wednesday of each month in the Glynnwood seminar room. Topics include issues such as diet, medication and side effects, foot care, how to self test and danger signs.
Special emphasis is put on home monitoring of glucose levels.
Plans are underway to secure the services of an ophthalmologist, podiatrist, psychologist and dietician, all with special interests in diabetes. The Glynnwood has adopted the Salvation Army in Benoni, through its participation in Afrox s community involvement process. The Salvation Army cares for the young and old of all races and creeds and has currently 40 children between the ages of 2 months and 15 years. They also have a pensioners block of which most of the residents have been living there for over 10 years. Eight classed at a total cost of R300 to R400.