Do you have diabetes or pre-diabetes? Do you support someone you know that has diabetes? Would you like to learn more about diabetes? This class is for you!
Dining with Diabetes is a K-State Extension health and wellness program that consists of classes that include learning, demonstrations, physical activity and tasting healthy foods. The program's focus is to help individuals learn strategies to lessen the health risks of diabetes.
A one-time class will be offered which introduces participants to practical strategies for managing diabetes through healthy eating. Participants will learn about balanced meals, portion sizes, and making healthier food choices. The presentation will be followed by a food demonstration and taste test featuring diabetes friendly recipes.
Why Dining with Diabetes?
Diabetes is one of the costliest health conditions in Kansas. More than 50% of spending on type 2 diabetes is for treating health problems that could have been prevented with better diabetes management. Research shows that diabetes can be treated and managed by healthful eating, regular physical activity, and medications to lower blood glucose levels. The Dining with Diabetes program provides education and training focused on behaviors shown to help people with diabetes stay healthy.
Diabetes by the numbers
· Approximately 256,500 or 10.1% of the adult population have diagnosed diabetes.
· Every year an estimated 17,000 people in Kansas are diagnosed with diabetes.
· Americans with diabetes have medical expenses approximately 2.6 times higher than those without.
· In Kansas, diagnosed diabetes costs an estimated $3 billion each year which includes direct medical costs and lost productivity due to diabetes.
*Reference- American Diabetes Association February 2025 Report
Who can participate?
The program is designed for people with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at risk for diabetes and their family members, caregivers, and support people.
Dining with Diabetes one time class will be offered on Oct. 13 at 12 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library basement. For more information or to sign up please call 785-628-9430 or email moniquek@ksu.edu.
Monique Koerner is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: 785-628-9430 or moniquek@ksu.edu
K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.