By Emily Christ
Purdue Extension Educator
Elkhart County

Emily Christ

ELKHART COUNTY — Diabetes is a very serious and costly health condition, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose levels, exercise regularly and eat healthy can lower their risks of complications and lead healthier and more productive lives.

Purdue Extension Elkhart County is offering the statewide “Dining with Diabetes” series in May.

Dining with Diabetes is a weekly class that runs for four weeks. The four classes will be offered from 2-4 p.m. the first four Mondays of May at the Nappanee Public Library. The dates are May 1, May 8, May 15 and May 22. A follow-up session will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21.

The class is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. The series costs $40 per person or $65 per couple, and the cost includes a notebook and printed materials. Couples will share a notebook. Preregistration is required, and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Participants will learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests, as well as how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to make and tasty. Recipes will be demonstrated, and samples will be available to participants.

Register online at https://cvent.me/ErmdAP by Friday, April 21.

For more information, call (574) 533-0554 or send an email to [email protected].

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the program, call the office at (574) 533-0554 by Saturday, April 15.