Free Dining with Diabetes Workshop

Do you have Diabetes? Do you want to make the best choices for your health?  We can help.

Nutrition and physical activity are keys to managing type 2 diabetes, but where do you start?  Designed especially for people with type 2 diabetes, the Dining with Diabetes program will help you learn the skills needed to promote good health.

This program includes:

  • Planning meals and snacks with delicious and healthy recipes
  • Cooking demonstrations and meals at eat session
  • Motivation and support-connect with others who are living with diabetes
  • Ideas for being more active
  • An understanding of how diabetes affects overall health.

Dining with Diabetes consists of four 2 hour long sessions.  Adults with type 2 diabetes and their family members, caregivers, and support persons are invited to participate.  Individualized meal plans or guidance will not be provided.

This FREE 4 session workshop will be held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mankato KS from 5-7pm. Event Dates will be October 23rd & 30th, November 6th & 13th. Registration is required by October 19th or until class is full. Register by calling (785) 378-3174 or at www.postrock.ksu.edu. Please contact Ashley Svaty at asvaty@ksu.edu with any questions about the Dining with Diabetes program.

The Post Rock Extension District Dining with Diabetes (DWD) program fee is $25.00. Due to funds provided by the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund for Jewell County and Post Rock Extension District, the DWD program fee has temporarily been reduced to $0.

By:  Ashley Svaty