Learn to build healthy habits and confidence in diabetes care.
It's not all about food. Learn strategies to encourage healthy habits, support independence, and build confidence in managing blood sugar with physical activity, emotional wellness, and medications.
Presenters: Rachel Mannen, nutrition and wellness educator, and Virginia Kerwin, dietitian nutritionist at SIU Medicine.
Check out additional workshops in the Taking Care of Diabetes Together Webinar Series 2025:
Taking Care of Diabetes Together is a caregiver-focused webinar series offering practical strategies for managing diabetes through nutrition, physical activity, medications, and emotional support. Presented by University of Illinois Extension, it is designed for professionals supporting adult clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical skills to support daily diabetes management confidently.
Diabetes 101 | Oct. 30.
Sometimes people with diabetes may not fully understand how it impacts their health. This session will provide the tools to explain diabetes in a clear, accessible, and meaningful way. Learn about the different types of diabetes, common signs and symptoms, risk factors, and potential long-term effects.
Presenter: Caitlin Mellendorf, nutrition and wellness educator.
Eating for Balanced Blood Sugar | Nov. 6.
Help the clients avoid blood sugar highs and lows so they have the energy to thrive each day. Learn how foods affect blood sugar and how to support healthy, balanced meals and snacks.
Presenter: Kris Juelfs, nutrition and wellness educator.
Monitoring and Motivation | Nov. 13.
It's not all about food. Learn strategies to encourage healthy habits, support independence, and build confidence in managing blood sugar with physical activity, emotional wellness, and medications.
Presenters: Rachel Mannen, nutrition and wellness educator, and Virginia Kerwin, dietitian nutritionist at SIU Medicine.
Note: Continuing education units, or CEUs, are available.
