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 Montgomery County office will offer Dining with Diabetes from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Feb. 7 at the Crawfordsville Park and Rec community room.
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 ($20/person and $35/couple). Pre-registration and payment is required. Participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions. Classes are Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28.
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 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.
Call Purdue Extension office at 765-364-6363 to register by Jan. 30. The program fee includes educational classes, program materials and food sampling.
