Progressive Grocer - August/September 2009 - (Page 98)

Nonfoods Dealing With Diabetes Star Supermarket & Pharmacy’s diabetes education program informs and empowers. By Joseph Tarnowski ey to the success of Star Supermarket & Pharmacy’s diabetes education program — which consists of weekly classes that have been held for the past seven years — is that the program coordinator, Juliana Draper, Star’s education and wellness program coordinator, has had type 1 diabetes for the past 31 years. 98 • Progressive Grocer • August/September 2009 K “While we have several experts come in to educate the consumers on how to have a happy life with diabetes, there’s nothing like being able to share experiences with another diabetic,” says Darden Heritage, pharmacist and owner of the Huntsville, Ala.-based independent, which consists of three supermarkets with pharmacies, and three stand-alone pharmacies — one of which features an in-store clinic. The idea for the program came from Dr. Robert H. Creech, an endocrinologist who is well known in the world of diabetes, serves as Star’s medical director, and who him- self has had type 1 diabetes for 55 years. A firm believer that “diabetes care starts in the kitchen,” he felt that the supermarket was an ideal place for diabetes education. Draper follows the same mantra. “Diabetes affects the lives of 21 million Americans, 6.2 million who are currently undiagnosed, and an additional 54 million adults over the age of 20 who have pre-diabetes, a condition where blood glucose levels are Participants of Star Supermarket & Pharmacy’s diabetic classes often form lifelong friendships. www.progressivegrocer.com A H E A D O F W H AT ’ S N E X T http://www.progressivegrocer.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Progressive Grocer - August/September 2009

Progressive Grocer - August/September 2009
Contents
Nielsen’s Shelf Stoppers/Spotlight: Alcoholic Beverages/Light Beer
CES: Inside the Market Basket: Economical Choices Bring Grocery Gains
Lempert Report: Earth-Friendly Isn’t Everything
Store of the Month: Kosher Country
Executive Insights: A View From Tops
Independents Report: Become a Leader Your Associates Will Follow
Perspectives:Wegmans Food Markets: How Two Halves Make More Than a Whole
Independent Thinking: N.G.A. Annual Independent Grocers Survey: Cream of the Crop
Fall Promotions: Tailgating Takes Over
Proteins: Meaty Alternatives
Fresh Developments: PG Looks at the Latest News From the Perimeter
Beverage Alcohol: Keeping the Aisle Afloat
Culinary Oils: Oil Can
Frozen Desserts: Frozen Desserts Heat up
Family Planning: Up Front With Family Planning
Vitamins and Supplements: Healthy Sales With a Capital ‘D’
Pharmacy: Dealing With Diabetes
What’s Next: Editors’ Picks for Innovative Products
Equipment: Lasting Impressions: The Shopper’s Perspective

Progressive Grocer - August/September 2009