Diabetes Initiative

Diabetes Initiative
 

CLASS OBJECTIVE:

The third-class in Diabetes Initiative 8 class 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:

1. Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes

2. The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart

    

3. Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: 

    May-25, 6:00 pm

    

4. Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control—TBA
5. The Glycemic Index—TBA
6. Keeping a Healthy Heart—TBA
7. Diabetes Care from Head to Toe—TBA
8. Making It Work for You—TBA
    

PCRM, Licensed Food for Life Instructors:

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

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

& Andres Rodriguez. CNA

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

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