The Wood County Extension Office will be conducting a Dining with Diabetes series this fall.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released the latest statistics on diabetes. Approximately 13% of U.S. adults have diabetes (21% unaware of the diagnosis) and 35% of U.S. adults have prediabetes (85% are unaware they have it). That means 48% of the adults have blood sugars above target.
Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to future complications.
Dining with Diabetes is a cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with diabetes and their family members or caregivers. In a series of four classes, participants learn how to incorporate good, healthy cooking techniques and other practices into their own kitchens to help manage their blood glucose.
At Dining with Diabetes, participants will:
• Sample delicious and easy recipes
• Gain new insights on healthy eating
• Learn new skills to manage your diabetes
• Have discussion with a registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist
Classes are free for Wood County residents, however seating is limited and on a first-come basis. For residents outside of Wood County, there is a $40/person registration fee.
Register with Shannon Smith by calling 419-819-3078 or email [email protected].
Classes will be held on Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21. at the Wood County Extension office, 639 S. Dunbridge Road, Suite 1.
For questions or assistance, contact Smith.
