Purdue Extension is hosting a fun and educational hands-on program where you can learn practical skills to use every day! Discover the basics of nutrition, smart grocery shopping, and helpful cooking tips, along with simple ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle through eating well and staying active. Enjoy preparing and sampling delicious treats during the ... Read more
Purdue Extension is hosting a fun and educational hands-on program where you can learn practical skills to use every day! Discover the basics of nutrition, smart grocery shopping, and helpful cooking tips, along with simple ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle through eating well and staying active. Enjoy preparing and sampling delicious treats during the ... Read more
Taking care of yourself while managing diabetes is essential for staying healthy and preventing complications. This month, we’re focusing on the Diabetes Care Schedule—a simple way to stay on track with important health checks like A1C tests, foot exams, eye exams, and vaccinations. Understanding and following this schedule can help you take control of your ... Read more
Purdue Extension is hosting a fun and educational hands-on program where you can learn practical skills to use every day! Discover the basics of nutrition, smart grocery shopping, and helpful cooking tips, along with simple ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle through eating well and staying active. Enjoy preparing and sampling delicious treats during the ... Read more
Purdue Extension is hosting a fun and educational hands-on program where you can learn practical skills to use every day! Discover the basics of nutrition, smart grocery shopping, and helpful cooking tips, along with simple ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle through eating well and staying active. Enjoy preparing and sampling delicious treats during the ... Read more
We’re diving into a topic that affects millions but can be managed with the right tools—diabetes and physical health! Did you know that staying active is one of the best natural ways to keep blood sugar in check? Exercise doesn’t just help with blood sugar control; it boosts energy, improves mood, and keeps your heart ... Read more
An important piece of managing diabetes is healthy eating. With so many fad diets, opinions on the internet, and the “quick fixes” we see on social media, it can be hard to decide what is best for you. This month, we are focusing on the fundamentals of eating healthy! We will go over not only ... Read more
Let’s get the New Year started on a healthy note! Join us this month as we get back to the basics of managing diabetes. We will review the ABC’s of diabetes, what to look out for when it comes to diabetes and your overall health and set a SMART Goal to keep you on track. ... Read more
Led by a Registered Dietician, this course will introduce you to the basics of counting carbohydrates. You’ll learn what carbohydrates your body needs, how to make smart food choices, portion control, and more! Join us at our new location in Crown Point. Refreshments and giveaways available while supplies last.
Enjoy our hands-on program and learn new skills that you can use at home every day. From learning more about basic nutrition, grocery shopping, and cooking tips, to simple solutions for healthy eating and physical activity. Prepare and sample delicious treats during the lessons and take home new healthy recipes to try!
Thanksgiving has passed and more holidays with family and friends are headed our way. This month in Diabetic Diner, we will be diving into mindful portion control for food and drinks, meal planning, and combating stressors affecting our meals. Come hear ideas on how to navigate your plate and still manage daily care while enjoying ... Read more
Enjoy our hands-on program and learn new skills that you can use at home every day. From learning more about basic nutrition, grocery shopping, and cooking tips, to simple solutions for healthy eating and physical activity. Prepare and sample delicious treats during the lessons and take home new healthy recipes to try!