Meskwaki Diabetes Program will be hosting a 5-Week Nutrition Class – “What Can I Eat? Healthy Choices for American Indians and Alaska Natives with Type 2 Diabetes” on Thursdays during the following dates: October 1, 8, 15, 29 and November 5 from 11:00AM until 12:30PM (classes are approximately 90 minutes long) at the Meskwaki Rec Center. Limited spots available – 10 participants max. *Participants must be a Patient with Diabetes. Participants that complete all 5 classes will be eligible for new shoes! Contact Christina Alamo at (641) 484-9414 to register.
This is a diabetes nutrition education program for Native adults with Type 2 Diabetes. The goal of this program is to help Native People learn about healthy eating with diabetes.
In each class, participants will:
- Learn healthy eating skills through facilitator-led lessons
- Participate in group discussions
- Engage in hands-on activities
- Practice physical activity
- Learn a mindful nutrition choice activity
