South Georgia Medical Center’s Diabetes Management Center will host its monthly Life with Diabetes session on Monday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m.. This month’s meeting will feature special guest Garland Stephens, member of the sanofi-aventis A1C Champions, which is a patient led approach to diabetes education.

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 20 million Americans have diabetes, six million of whom are unaware they have the disease. Alarmingly, more than 50 percent of diabetes patients are not in control of the disease.

Garland’s presentation will cover topics including achieving good glucose control, learning about effective self management, developing a balanced, healthy lifestyle, planning and prioritizing diabetes management, overcoming fears surrounding diabetes, and finding resources for diabetes support.

Participation is free of charge and open to all people with diabetes and their caregivers. For additional information call (229) 249- 4121, ext. 30.