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Toole County

Dining with Diabetes

Published: 2019
By Alice Burchak
In spring, 2019, Toole County MSU Extension presented a healthy living series for diabetes education. Dining with Diabetes is a researched health and wellness program, a series of four classes that include cooking demonstrations to help participants learn healthy techniques to use in their own kitchens, physical activities, and discussions on the topics of self care and diabetes. The program's focus is to help individuals learn strategies to lessen the health risks of diabetes. Goals of Dining with Diabetes are: • Increase participants knowledge about healthy foods that help stabilize blood sugars • Present healthy versions of familiar foods and taste test recipes • Demonstrate new cooking techniques • Provide basic information regarding diabetes and nutrition • Provide opportunities for sharing and learning from one another The spring session of Dining with Diabetes had eight participants. These individuals worked on lowering their A1C and other health markers to improve their diabetes. One participant commented that this class helped them understand how to cook healthy meals that will keep their blood sugars stable.
Oven-fried chicken, with sweet potato and zucchini stir fry, prepared by class participants.