Over 34.2 million Americans have diabetes, and 34.5% of the adult US population has prediabetes. If you are one of the millions of Americans living with diabetes, adopting a healthy lifestyle to manage diabetes effectively is essential to ensure you have the best quality of life. Educating yourself about diabetes will help you navigate the many questions and concerns that often arise when managing diabetes.
Whether you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or simply looking for more information about managing diabetes, University of Illinois Extension is here to help you successfully plan your next steps. Gather valuable information and learn beneficial strategies to enrich your wellness journey as you manage diabetes in a modern world.
This five-week online webinar series offered by the University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educators begins at 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. each Wednesday, starting October 14 and running through November 11, 2020. Reserve our spot today by registering online at https://go.illinois.edu/ManageDiabetes.
October 14 | Take the First Step
You’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, what do you do next? What is the new norm? Do I have to say goodbye to sweets? In our series kick-off, we will dive into what it means to have diabetes, what is going on in your body, and the next steps. This session will help set you up for success in setting realistic personal goals related to what you eat and being more active with diabetes in mind.
October 21 | Choose It, Count It, Eat It!
Sustain, nourish, and enjoy eating while you keep on track for managing diabetes. Choose your meal wisely, count it accurately, and enjoy eating what you cooked or ordered. Learn about meal planning tools and counting carbohydrate servings. Take away research-based information and resources to help you stick to your meal plan.
October 28 | Making the Most of Your Diabetes Resources
You do not have to manage your diabetes alone. In this session, explore the different resources, services, and supports related to diabetes that you and anyone in your life can use. From websites, books, and classes to insurance-covered education classes and diabetes footwear, we will cover a variety of resources you can use to manage your health better.
November 04 | Fat, Sodium and Sugar – Oh My!
Fat and sodium play an essential role in a balanced diet, but how much is enough? Learn about the different types of fat, which ones you should limit, and how to include more of the good stuff. You’ll also walk away with strategies to enhance flavor in your meals while keeping sodium and sugar at a low. The goal is to improve the healthfulness of our meals without sacrificing taste.
November 11 | Manage Your Risk
Uncontrolled diabetes puts you at risk for many chronic health conditions. Learning what those risks are and what you can do to decrease those risks will help you to live a healthy life with diabetes. During this session, we will discuss the importance of talking with your healthcare team, how high blood sugars impact your health, and what you should be aware of when you are feeling ill.
These free sessions require registration. Register today online at https://go.illinois.edu/ManageDiabetes.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate or need more information please contact Susan Glassman, Extension Educator, Nutrition & Wellness, University of Illinois Extension at susang@illinois.edu. We hope to see you on Zoom!