Diabetes is a serious disease in our county, our state, and the nation.  West Virginia University Harrison County Extension and United Hospital Center are announcing the launch dates for Dining with Diabetes classes.

 

“If you are an adult and have been told that you have type-two diabetes, you will want to consider participating in this program,” said Patti Cook, RN, CDE diabetes education coordinator at UHC.

 

Dining with Diabetes is a once-a-week class that runs for five weeks.  All classes will be held at UHC. The following is the class schedule: 

 

EVENING PROGRAM AT UHC:  February 19 and 26, March 12, 19, and 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Classes are for those with diabetes and their family members.  The classes are free to participants and they must attend all class sessions.

 

The curriculum includes updated information reflecting current diabetes nutrition practices, clinical education, data collection, exercise components, easy recipe demonstrations, delicious food tasting and a supportive segment on reducing stress.

 

Participants learn how to plan meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and tasty.  Recipes will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one. 

 

Research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat healthy and exercise regularly can lower their risk of complications and have a healthier life.

 

Dining with Diabetes is not intended to replace diabetes education provided by qualified health care professionals such as Certified Diabetes Education or Registered Dietitians.  The program does not offer individualized meal plans for participants and it is not intended to be a weight loss program.

 

The program is offered statewide and is sponsored by the West Virginia University Extension Service.  For more information concerning the Dining with Diabetes program at UHC please call the Harrison County Extension office to register at 304-624-8650.  Space is limited.