Do you have type 2 diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well reducing your health risks? If so, Purdue Extension has a great program for you!
The Purdue Extension-Putnam County office will be offering Dining with Diabetes sessions beginning Wednesday, August 23rd at 2:00pm at the Roachdale Community Center. Dining with Diabetes is a series of four sessions (August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13). The Dining with Diabetes program is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. The series of four sessions is FREE this year thanks for a grant from THRIVE West Central. Pre-registration is required. Participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions.
The educational programs and cooking school will help adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar to feel better and reduce risk of health complications. You will learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated, and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Recipe and handouts will be given to each participant.
Diabetes is a very serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life.
Purdue Extension-Putnam County is currently recruiting participants for this program. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or know someone and are part of the support system for an individual and are interested in being a part of this program, please call Abbi Smith at the Purdue Extension office at 765-653-8411 or email her at asmith22@purdue.edu. Space is limited! Dining with Diabetes is offered statewide and is sponsored by Purdue Extension.
Visit our homepage at www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or you can contact the local Purdue Extension Office by calling 765.653.8411 for more information regarding this week’s column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events. It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee. Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. All times listed are Eastern Time.
Upcoming Events:
July 15 – Firearms Shooting 4-H Competition, 8:30 am, Cloverdale Conservation Club
July 16 – Dog Obedience 4-H Show, noon, Fairgrounds
July 16 – Putnam 4-H Fair Parade
July 21-28 – Putnam County 4-H Fair, Fairgrounds
July 24 – Book to Barn, 11am or 3pm, Fairgrounds, ages 3-5, pre-registration required at 765-653-8411
July 26 & 27 – FAIRS Care Indiana State Fair tickets available for an $8.00 donation, 10am-8pm, Fairgrounds
Aug. 2 – Last day to apply for Master Gardener Course, contact 765-653-8411 to apply
Aug 23-Sept 13 – Dining with Diabetes, Wednesday’s at 2pm, Roachdale Community Center, pre-registration required at asmith22@purdue.edu
