Dining with Diabetes Down East Eastport
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free, four-week Dining with Diabetes Down East series will be offered in Eastport in June. The Eastport session begins Thursday, June 1, 3-5 p.m., at Labor of Love Nutrition Center & Food Pantry, 137 County Road in Eastport. Remaining dates are June 8, 15 and 22.
The program complements medical care by teaching people with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, along with their family members and caregivers, what they can do to help control blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. UMaine Extension registered dietitian and nutritionist Alan Majka will provide presentations, lead discussions and demonstrate preparation of nutritious recipes that participants can sample.
Register online. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact Tara Wood, tara.a.wood@maine.edu, 207.255.3345; 800.287.1542 (Maine only). Classes are limited to 20 participants.
This course is being offered in collaboration with Eastport Health Care. Food and supplies for this program are provided with support from Hannaford Supermarkets.