By Emily Christ
Extension Educator – Health and Human Sciences, Purdue Extension 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 a healthier and more productive life.

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 Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, and 22. Classes will be held from 2-4 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the Nappanee Public Library. 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/person or $65/couple and includes a notebook and printed materials. (Couples will share a notebook.) Pre-registration is required and participants are encouraged to attend all class 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 prepare, and tasty. Recipes will be demonstrated and samples will be available to participants.

Register online at https://cvent.me/ErmdAP by April 21. For more information, contact Emily Christ at (574) 533-0554 or email [email protected]. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call the office at (574) 533-0554 by April 15.