VCE’s Living Well with Diabetes series begins Oct. 22

Virginia Cooperative Extension’s four-part education series, Living Well with Diabetes, begins on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Classes are held at the McCoart Administrative Center, 1 County Complex Court, Prince William 22192.  A light meal is served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. as part of the class.

For eight years, Nancy Stegon, MPH, RD has been helping adults in Prince William County learn to live and thrive with diabetes. Her expert approach and knowledge is coupled with a team of speakers, including Dr. Corbin Eissler, MD and Beth Patton, RN.  Certified Diabetes Educator Kathy Reily, CDE, RD explains medications including pills and insulin.  Each participant receives a notebook filled with power point slides for each session, shopping lists, carbohydrate counting tips, meal planning guides and diabetes friendly recipes.

Living Well with Diabetes is open to people with diabetes or those interested in learning more, their families and their caregivers. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The cost is $50 for people with diabetes, which includes an A1c test at the first class and the three month follow-up meeting. Spouses, family members and caregivers may attend for $25. Community Health Center patients, Free Clinic patients, and SNAP recipients for $30.  Also included are delicious meals and the three-month follow up meeting.

Living Well with Diabetes features a comprehensive curriculum in a small group setting to maximize participation and understanding, while individualizing each class to the needs of the group.

See the video: https://vimeo.com/125179115

For more information, or to register for the next session, contact Nancy Stegon, MPH, RD, FCS Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension: Call (703) 792-4764 or E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Application available: http://www.pwcgov.org/vce/nutritioned