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Dining with Diabetes course coming to Roachdale
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, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Roachdale Community Center.
Dining with Diabetes is a series of four sessions (Aug. 23, Aug. 30, Sept. 6, Sept. 13). The program is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers.
The series of four sessions is free this year thanks to 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 or are part of the support system for an individual and are interested in being a part of this program, please call Abbigail Smith at the Extension office at 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 www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or you can contact the local office by calling 653-8411 for more information regarding this week’s column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Evening and lunch appointments are available, upon request. It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs.
Upcoming Events
July 15 – Firearms shooting 4-H competition, 8:30 a.m., Cloverdale Conservation Club
July 16 – Dog obedience 4-H show, noon, Putnam County Fairgrounds
July 16 – Putnam County 4-H Fair Parade
July 21-28 – Putnam County 4-H Fair, Putnam County Fairgrounds
July 24 – Book to Barn, 11 a.m. or 3 p.m., Putnam County Fairgrounds, ages 3-5, pre-registration required at 653-8411
July 26-27 – FAIRS Care Indiana State Fair tickets available for an $8 donation, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Putnam County Fairgrounds
Aug. 2 – Last day to apply for Master Gardener course, call 653-8411 to apply
Aug. 23-Sept. 13 – Dining with Diabetes, Wednesdays at 2 p.m., Roachdale Community Center, pre-registration required at asmith22@purdue.edu