Classes about diabetes education to be offered

OSU Extension Office

DURANT – The Bryan County OSU Extension will be conducting L.E.A.D. “Live Well, Eat Well, Be Active with Diabetes” program geared for people with Type II Diabetes and their family members to help them learn helpful ways to control and manage their diabetes. Participates will receive lots recipes for healthy diabetic cooking. The FREE four- part diabetes educational program will be held on Mach 3, 10, 17, 24, Monday evenings, 5:30 – 7:00 pm located at the Bryan County OSU Extension Office, Durant. The program will be taught by Tommie M. James, FCS Extension Educator with the Bryan County Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

As the program’s title suggest, each L.E.A.D four research-based modules focus on various aspects of living well, eat well and being active with diabetes. Examples of topics covered include keys to diabetes management, general meal planning, the Plate method, benefits of activity, carb counting, potential diabetic complication, making healthful food choices, strategies for modifying recipes, key resources and tips for increasing physical activity. This diabetes educational program is offered by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

There is a limited class space, so sign up today! To enroll, contact the Bryan County OSU Extension Office at 924-5312 or e-mail tommiem.james@okstate.edu by February 26th.   Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu.

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