Diabetes Initiative

Diabetes Initiative:

Virtual—- CLASS OBJECTIVE: 

Class 2 of 4-class series 

Single— Class 2 of Four-class 

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, and participants will leave with a selection of affordable and easy recipes they can prepare at home.

Featured Class Topics: 

• Class 2–

 ”The Power of Your Plate & your  Grocery Cart” 

Let’s get practical. This class provides the knowledge and resources for trying out a new way of eating. By using the tools provided, participants often experience  blood sugar levels, weight loss if needed, and other health benefits within a surprisingly short time. 

The Power Plate is a diagram that illustrates the essential food groups: vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and fruits. From these groups, you will be assisted to create your own Weekly Meal Planner and learn how to navigate the grocery store to find the treasures ( and avoid the troublemakers!) 

We’ll discuss common concerns, including how to prevent and treat low blood sugar for those taking certain medications, and how to ease your transition into a filling, high-fiber, way of eating. 

Taste some of the staples that you’ll want to bring home from your grocery store.

• Next CLASS 3— Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight

PCRM, Licensed Food for Life Instructors:

Andy CNA & Nancy Rodriguez RN, BSN, CDCES, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/ffl/instructors/nancy-rodriguez

https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/ffl/instructors/andres-rodriguez

Resources: https://www.pcrm.org/health-topics/diabetes