Berkshire Medical Center Offers Diabetes Classes

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Diabetes Education Program at Berkshire Medical Center is offering classes in April and May for those with diabetes on a wide range of issues.

There are four classes scheduled on consecutive Tuesdays in April, from April 3-24, each running from 6 to 8 p.m. at the BHS Diabetes Education Program offices at 510 North St. The May classes are held on consecutive Wednesdays, from May 2-23 from 1 to 3 p.m., also at 510 North St.

Class topics include: an overview of diabetes; achieving goals; blood glucose monitoring; pattern management; acute complications from the disease; high and low blood sugar; sick day management; nutritional management; meal planning; carbohydrate counting; artificial sweeteners; reading food labels; physical activity; medications and additional medications that may be recommended for diabetes management; chronic complications and their  prevention and treatment; foot care; links between heart disease, stroke and diabetes; community resources; diabetes health; goal setting and problem solving; psychosocial adjustments; stress; and depression.

Pre-registration and pre-qualification is required for either series of classes. The classes are open to anyone age 18 and over with diabetes, and the cost of the classes is covered by most insurance programs. To enroll or for more information, call the Diabetes Education Program at 413-395-7942, or register at the Berkshire Health Systems website (search: diabetes).
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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