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Event Description:
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This class is open to the public but designed to educate people with diabetes who are ready to jump in and learn a lot about using food as medicine to control their blood sugars, prevent long term problems, and live a healthier life.
In this class, we will discuss what is happening in the body when you have diabetes, including long term illnesses related to high blood sugars. We will discuss medications, exercise, and sick day management. Students will learn about carbohydrate containing foods and will learn several different ways of controlling carbohydrate intake. We will highlight basic carbohydrate counting and the plate model of portion control. Students will be able to practice carbohydrate counting. Handouts will be provided.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
***WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SELECTING THE CART OPTION AND FOLLOWING THROUGH THE REMAINING STEPS***
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