BROOKVILLE, Pa. — Individuals who want to learn how to better manage diabetes can attend a series of in-person workshop offered by Penn State Extension. The sessions will be held at the
Penn State Extension Jefferson County office, 186 Main St, Suite 3, Brookville, PA, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on October 4, 11, and 18, and 25, 2024. A follow-up class will be held on January 31, 2025. This course is being offered for $39.
“Dining with Diabetes” is taught by extension educators across Pennsylvania. The program is geared toward adults who have type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, have a family member with type 2 diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes.
Four consecutive classes are held with a three-month follow-up. Each class offers discussions regarding vital information to help you manage your diabetes, food demonstrations, and physical activity suggestions.
Each session will provide participants with valuable information designed to help manage diabetes, and registrants are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions in the series. Registration for this series is required by October 1, 2024.
In addition to program booklets, participants will receive the Dining with Diabetes cookbook and course handouts.
For more information or to register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/dining-with-diabetes or call 1-877-345-0691.
About Penn State Extension
Penn State Extension is dedicated to translating scientific research into real-world applications to drive progress. In support of Penn State’s land-grant mission, extension programs serve individuals, businesses and communities, while promoting a vibrant food and fiber system, a clean environment, and a healthier population in Pennsylvania and beyond. With support from federal, state and county governments, the organization has a tradition of bringing unbiased information and support to the citizens of Pennsylvania for more than 100 years.
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