CHET GALASKA, CHALLENGE DIABETES PROGRAM
Today we heard from Chet Galaska, Executive Director of Challenge Diabetes Program as our guest speaker. He was president of a company in heavy industry, invested in real estate, and managed construction projects. Chet is now retired and resides in Longmeadow, MA.
Chet is a passionate speaker and published author. His books, Living on a Tightrope: Coping with Diabetes, 25 Questions about diabetes you are afraid to ask, and The Diabetes Book; what everyone should know, are for sale in Amazon. You may find Chet books at this link: https://www.amazon.com/
Chet, a patient of diabetes himself since 1981, created a nutrition, information, and exercise program from the point of view of the user called Challenge Diabetes Program. He had partnered with the YMCA of Springfield Mass, Baystate Hospital, and many others to bring his program to our community.
Chet dreams to take his Challenge Diabetes Program to a nationwide audience, especially among African Americans and Latino populations in the U. S.