Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative

This Food for Life Diabetes Initiative series provides the knowledge, tools, and lifestyle strategies to help individuals reduce the risk of developing diabetes, and to manage and even reverse the disease. Classes are intended for those with diabetes, prediabetes, or a family history or risk factors for developing diabetes, and their adult family members and loved ones. Each class in the program will feature nutrition education and cooking demonstrations. Participants will be provided with a selection of affordable and easy recipes they can prepare at home.

Class Topics include...
• Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
• The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
• Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control
• The Glycemic Index
• Keeping a Healthy Heart
• Diabetes Care from Head to Toe
• Making It Work for You