ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR
Dining with Diabetes is a program for adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their families. These classes will help you understand some of the most important things you need to know about managing your diabetes.
WHEN
Thursdays (11:00 AM-12:30 PM)
October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
*Follow-up Class: January 21, 2027
Rescheduled!
Mondays (11:00 AM-12:30 PM)
November 23 and 30, 2026
December 7, and 14, 2026
*Follow-up Class: March 8, 2027
Register By: November 23, 2026
See event fee details.
Trained Penn State Extension educators will lead discussions addressing:
- Important numbers you need to know and physical activity recommendations
- Meal planning and carbohydrate counting
- Healthy cooking with less fat and sodium
- Medications, monitoring, and goal setting
- How to eat wisely while dining out
Four consecutive classes are held with a three-month follow-up. Each class offers discussions regarding vital information to help you manage your diabetes, food demonstrations, and physical activity suggestions. In addition to program booklets, participants will receive the Dining with Diabetes cookbook and course handouts.
Who is this for?
- Anyone with type 2 diabetes
- Anyone with prediabetes or at risk for developing type 2 diabetes
- Anyone who is a caregiver for someone with type 2 diabetes
- Anyone who wants to learn more about managing and preventing type 2 diabetes
What will you learn?
- Important nutrition and health information for those with type 2 diabetes
- How to manage type 2 diabetes
- How to prevent type 2 diabetes
- How to plan and prepare healthful meals
- The benefits of being active
If you have been told that you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you will want to attend this class!
Space is limited - preregistration is required.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.