Dining With Diabetes
Learning that you have diabetes can be overwhelming at first. There are many new things to learn and it can be difficult to know where to start.
Dining with Diabetes is a program offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension. It will help you to understand some of the most important things you need to know about how to manage your diabetes.
Registered Dietitians or Certified Diabetes Educators will lead discussions addressing:
- Important numbers you need to know
- Planning healthy meals
- Healthy food preparation
- Physical activity
Classes are offered weekly for four weeks, with a three-month follow-up class.
Each class offers:
- Food demonstrations and tasting
- Physical activity and ideas to take home
- Discussions regarding important information to help you manage your diabetes
Check to see if classes are available in your area.
Lab tests will be offered to measure HbA1c and lipid levels.
If you are an adult and have been told that you have Type 2 diabetes, you will want to consider participating in this program.
