Dining with Diabetes class in Bloomsburg starts November 15

Penn State Cooperative Extension will be offering Dining with Diabetes classes at Bloomsburg Hosptial, conference room 2, begiing November 15 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.. Dining with Diabetes is a program for adults with diabetes and their families. Classes are offered weekly for four weeks with a three-month follow-up class. Registration is required and a small fee of $40 per person or $55.00 per family is requested. A limited number of scholarships are available. HealthAmerica offers registration reimbursement and other insurers may; check with your insurer for more information.

Participants will learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, simple, and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated and participants will help prepare and taste each one. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise, as well as how to understand common, diabetes-related medical tests. Recipe booklets, physical activity DVDs, pedometers and materials, Joslin diabetes booklets and handouts, and A1C testing will be provided.

Registration for this program can be made on-line at  http://extension.psu.edu/healthy-lifestyles/diabetes and click upcoming programs or by calling Toll-free 877-489-1398.  

Registration deadline is one week prior to first class. Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided or other questions, please contact course instructor and registered dietitian Lynn James, M.S, R.D., L.D.N at (570) 988-3950 or via email at Ljames@psu.edu in advance of your participation or visit. Find out more information at extension.psu.edu on this program or other food, nutrition and health programs offered by Penn State Extension.