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Dining With Diabetes

Dates:August 1-22, 2023
Meets:Tu from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $15.00

Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.

Please note: this course requires membership in 2022 OLLI SUMMER MEMBERSHIP or 2023 OLLI SUMMER MEMBERSHIP or Membership Dues Fall Only or 2022-2023 Annual Membership OLLI

Dining With Diabetes

With Gail Wright, Vigo County Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Educator

Date: Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Place: ISU, Cunningham Memorial Library, Room 028
Cost: $15
RSVP: July 25, 2023


Nutrition and physical activity are keys to managing your type 2 diabetes, but where do you start?


The Dining with Diabetes program can help!
• Dining with Diabetes consists of four sessions and a reunion.
• Adults with type 2 diabetes (or who are at risk), family members, caregivers, and support persons are invited       to participate. Learn new ways to live well with diabetes.


Dining with Diabetes is taught by trained and caring educators. The program includes:
• planning meals and snacks with delicious and healthy recipes
• cooking demonstrations and food sampling
• motivation and support — connect with others who are living with diabetes
• ideas for being more active
• an understanding of how diabetes


You will learn about:
• reading food labels
• using a variety of sweeteners
• using seasoning to replace salt
• the role of fiber in the diet
• the difference between various
   types of fat
• the importance of exercise
• setting personal goals to manage your diabetes
. . . and more!

Fee: $15.00

Melissa Chase


Gail Wright

Date Day Time Location
08/01/2023Tuesday2 PM to 4 PM ISU, Cunningham Memorial Library 028
08/08/2023Tuesday2 PM to 4 PM ISU, Cunningham Memorial Library 028
08/15/2023Tuesday2 PM to 4 PM ISU, Cunningham Memorial Library 028
08/22/2023Tuesday2 PM to 4 PM ISU, Cunningham Memorial Library 028