Dining with Diabetes

Do you have diabetes and have forgotten simple management tips? Are you not sure exactly what you should eat? Dining with Diabetes is a program to help adults at risk or with Type 2 diabetes learn about managing their condition through meal planning, label reading and portion control. The four part educational series will be held January 21 and 28, February 4 and 11, 2018 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Garyville Library, 111 Historic Front Street, Garyville, LA 70051. The program should last 1 ½ hours each night.

The programs will be conducted by Cynthia Clifton, General Nutrition Agent with the LSU AgCenter. Participants will receive all information discussed at each class and the opportunity to sample healthy dishes.

This program is open to the public and there is NO COST to attend the series. You should attend all four classes to get all of the information presented as each class is a different topic. Please call 985-497-3261 for more information or to sign up to attend this class by January 14, 2018.

Monday, January 21 – Session 1 – What is Diabetes?

Monday, January 28 – Session 2 – Carbohydrates and Sweeteners

Monday, February 4 – Session 3 – Fats and Sodium

Monday, February 11 – Session 4 – Vitamins, Minerals and Fiber

Remember to call 985-497-3261 to pre-register for this great educational opportunity by January 14, 2018.

11/7/2017 3:48:54 PM
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