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Events (2)

Diabetes Support Group: Nutrition for Eye Health

6 - 7 pm

Tue, 11/01/2022 - 12:00

OSF St. James Hospital

Diabetes Clinic - What is... "Diabetes Jeopardy"

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 12:00

Woodford Extension Office

Blog Posts (7)

Take steps now to protect your kidneys

Eat carotenoid-rich foods for better health

health benefits of carotenoid rich foods with images of an orange, cantaloupe, sweet potato, eggs, corn and banana.

Eat red, blue, and purple foods for better health

Health benefits of anthocyanin-rich foods with a red, blue, and purple background.

Focus on fiber this September with National Whole-Grain Month

Image of jars of whole grain pastas and grains

Improve your health with the Mediterranean diet

May is Mediterranean Diet Month: Golden retriever puppy saying Time to Explore the world's healthiest eating plan

How to count carbohydrates for diabetes meal planning

counting carbohydrates

¿Qué es la diabetes?

News Releases (10)

First steps in dealing with diabetes

Prevent your risk for diabetes before it’s too late

University of Illinois Extension offers Tools to Manage Diabetes workshop November 10

Extension campaign gives tips for reducing diabetes risk

DIABETES WORKSHOP STARTING SOON

Practical tips to manage your diabetes

Carbohydrate Counting Basics webinar helps with meal planning for diabetes

Reduce your risk of diabetes with proper nutrition

Improve your health at home: Online Webinar

Registration open for University of Illinois Extension “Prevent T2” – a Proven Diabetes Prevention Program

Staff (4)

Kristin Bogdonas

Kristin Bogdonas

Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Family Life Educator

Caitlin Mellendorf

Caitlin Mellendorf

Nutrition and Wellness Educator

Lisa Peterson

Lisa Peterson

Nutrition and Wellness Educator; Acting County Director