Dining with Diabetes Down East in Machias
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free, four-week Dining with Diabetes Down East series beginning Thursday, May 3, 3-5 p.m., at Ridgeview Apartments, 45 Ridgeview Circle, Machias. Remaining dates are May 10, 17, and 24.
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 at Dining with Diabetes Down East. 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.
Food and supplies for this program are provided with support from Hannaford Supermarkets.