Dining with Diabetes

Diabetes Meter and Fruit

Read about how you can manage you diabetes conveniently and effectively with our online, evidence-based classes.

Our registered dietitian will lead discussions on:

  • Planning healthy meals and snacks
  • Healthy food preparation
  • Label reading
  • Portion control
  • Carbohydrate counting
  • Physical activity

Classes are offered in-person or online weekly for four weeks, with a three-month follow-up class.

Each class offers:

  • Food demonstrations and tastings
  • Simple tips to begin making healthy lifestyle changes
  • Motivation and support

Online classes are self-paced and include healthy food demos, short readings, recipes, and handouts. Participants will have access to a new module every week and the ability to participate in chats with other participants in the class and the instructor through discussion boards.

Who is this for?

  • Anyone with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
  • Anyone at risk for developing diabetes
  • Anyone who is a caretaker or loved-one for someone with Type 2 diabetes
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about managing and preventing Type 2 diabetes

For more information, please call (316) 660-0100.

Diabetes and Healthy Eating Publications

Living with diabetes can sometimes be overwhelming. This section focuses on practical information about diabetes, prediabetes and healthy nutrition with diabetes.

Important Links

Sedgwick County Events

My Plate

Class Registration Dining with Diabetes Online

Choose More Than 50 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

CDC - Diabetes Information

Healthy Recipes (EatingWell.com)

National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Diabetes Food Hub

Contact Information

Have Questions? Contact:

Sedgwick County Extension Dining with Diabetes 7001 W. 21st St. N. Wichita, KS 67205 Fax: (316) 660-0166

Sara Sawer, MPH, RD, LD Nutrition, Health and Wellness Agent
(316) 660-0118
sarasawer@ksu.edu

Jennifer Exline
FCS Office Professional (316) 660-0143 exline@ksu.edu