Dining with Diabetes
Do you have type 2 diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well reducing your health risks? If so, Purdue Extension has a great program for you!
The Purdue Extension – Howard County office will be offering Dining with Diabetes sessions beginning Friday, August 31 from 2-4 PM at the Howard County Government Building in Room 107 (120 E. Mulberry St. Kokomo, IN). Dining with Diabetes is a series of four sessions. The Dining with Diabetes program is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. The series of four sessions is $30/person or $45/couple. Pre-registration and payment is required. Participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions.
The educational programs and cooking school will help adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar to feel better and reduce risk of health complications. You will learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated, and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Recipe and handouts will be given to each participant.
Diabetes is a very serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life.
Purdue Extension – Howard County is currently recruiting participants for this program. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or know someone and are part of the support system for an individual and are interested in being a part of this program, please call Purdue Extension office at 765-456-2313 or email simpsonl@purdue.edu. The program fee includes educational classes, program materials and food sampling. Dining with Diabetes is offered statewide and is sponsored by Purdue Extension.
Source:
Lindsey Pedigo, MPH, CHES®
HHS Extension Educator
Purdue Extension-Howard County
120 E Mulberry Street Suite #105
Kokomo, IN 46901
Phone- (765)456-2313
Fax- (765)456-2319
Email- simpsonl@purdue.edu
