Dining with Diabetes 2025 Dates
Dining with Diabetes will be Thursdays, April 10, 17, 24 and May 1 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Two classes will be at Coshocton Regional Medical Center and two classes will involve demonstration meal preparation at a location to be determined. The cost of the program is $20 per person and includes all four classes, educational handouts, and small sized meals that feature a variety of recipes. You are encouraged to also register a support person to attend with you for an additional $10. Classes will be taught by Leslie Mayle, registered dietitian at Coshocton Regional Medical Center, Emily Marrison, OSU Extension educator.
Those with diabetes or pre-diabetes and their family members or caretakers are encouraged to attend. Paid registration is required by March 25. Registration is limited to 20 participants. Registration will be available in February 2025. Please contact Emily Marrison marrison.12@osu.edu with any questions.
WHAT IS DINING WITH DIABETES?
Dining with Diabetes is a cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with diabetes and their family members or caregivers.
In a series of four classes, cooking demonstrations will help you learn healthy techniques to use in your own kitchen. The program includes sampling healthy foods and discussion with a dietitian or certified diabetes educator, plus a follow-up reunion class held at a later date.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone with concerns about diabetes or anyone interested in controlling blood sugar is encouraged to participate and to bring a family member, friend, caregiver, or other support person.
Lessons are taught by registered dietitians.
Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle.
Each evening during Dining with Diabetes, participants eat a small meal and learn about recipes, reading labels, and cooking tips.
DINING WITH DIABETES: RECIPES
- Recipes from Univerity of Illinois Extension
- Recipes from University of Georgia Extension
- Recipes from University of Arkansas Extension
DINING WITH DIABETES: COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Join Ohio State University Extension educator Emily Marrison virtually from her home kitchen. Learn a new diabetes friendly recipe and get some helpful tips for managing diabetes well.
Recordings below include:
- Dining with Diabetes “Zucchini, Carrots, and Basil”
- Dining with Diabetes “Berry Pineapple Fluff”
- Dining with Diabetes “Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fry”
- Dining with Diabetes “Peach and Berry Crisp”
Zucchini, Carrots, and Basil
Berry Pineapple Fluff
Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fry
Peach and Berry Crisp
Please check out this free, self-paced, online course: Dining with Diabetes Beyond the Kitchen
Other diabetes resources:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention