Date: Jun. 14, 2022
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Pre-registration required: Yes
IN PERSON – Diabetes Friendly Living: A 3-Part Series For Adults
In this free 3-week in-person program, taught by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator, you will learn dietary strategies for everyday better blood sugar control. This interactive, small-group program is in-person and is a refresher course* for adults diagnosed with diabetes who have already had formal diabetes education.
The program covers the following topics:
- Dietary strategies using real world activities such as: label reading, meal planning, identifying portions, and menu navigation.
- Strategies for shopping, eating out, and special events.
- How activity can impact blood sugar and practical strategies for using movement to improve your A1C.
- What your blood sugar checks can tell you and how to identify trends.
- Personalizing your dietary, activity, and monitoring routines for better control.
- Self-care and your daily routine – how medications, stress, and sleep can impact blood glucose.
* Please note: This class is not designed for adults newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Those individuals should participate in diabetes education with a health professional prior to taking this class.
A support person is welcome to register and attend with the person with diabetes.
Dates: Tuesdays: June 14, 21, & 28 (participants should attend all sessions)
Location
In-person meeting: at the Verdant Community Wellness Center (4710 196th St SW Lynnwood, WA 98036) Limited seating available.
How to sign up:
Register today!Registration is required, space is limited*
* Due to funding restrictions, priority will be given to residents living in South Snohomish County.
Organizers: Email: wellnesscenter@verdanthealth.org or call 425-582-8600