Dining and Diabetes classes offered – The Inter-Mountain

ELKINS The West Virginia University Extension Service in Barbour and Randolph counties will be offering free Dining with Diabetes classes in Philippi and Elkins.

Elkins classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 13, 20, 27 and April 3 at the WVU Randolph County Extension Office. Philippi classes will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on March 14, 21, 28 and April 4 at the Philippi Senior Center.

Dining with Diabetes is a once-a-week class that runs for four weeks with a three-month follow-up class in May. This class is open to those with diabetes and their family members. The classes are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required by March 8. Participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions.

Those in the class will learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy and tasty. Recipes will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning and exercise as well as how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Recipes and handouts will be given to each participant.

Diabetes is a very serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat healthy and exercise regularly can lower their risk of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life.

The WVU Extension Service cooperates with Davis Medical Center registered dieticians to deliver the program.

For more information or to register for the morning Philippi classes, call the WVU Barbour County Extension office at 304-457-3254 by March 8. For more information or to register for the evening Elkins classes, call the WVU Randolph County Extension office at 304-636-2455 by March 8.

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Dining and Diabetes classes offered - The Inter-Mountain