Penn State Extension will offer a Dining with Diabetes workshop in Kane.
Dining with Diabetes is a nationally accredited program for adults with or at risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Classes are offered weekly for five weeks, with a three month follow-up.
Classes will begin April 20, taking place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Friends Memorial Library, 230 Chase St., Kane. Afternoon sessions will continue on April 27, May 4, 11th and 18. The three-month follow up class will be July 13.
Participants learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, simple and tasty and will have the opportunity to sample many recipes. Participants will also obtain skills for living well with diabetes by learning about medications, food label reading, dining out, coping with stress and diabetes-related medical tests.
Family members and friends are also invited to attend the program.
An A1C test, a measure of blood glucose levels ($35 value), and a blood pressure reading will be taken at the first and follow-up classes.
Participants are also given incentives such as an exercise DVD, plate method placemat and a Dining with Diabetes Cookbook.
Cost for the entire program will be $5 per individual and $10 with an additional guest. Preregistration is required and can be made by calling Sheila Gabreski at the Potter County Extension office – 814-274-8540 or by registering online at extension.psu.edu/diabetes. Registration deadline is April 7.
