Dining with Diabetes Virtual - Fridays, October-November 2026

Location

Virtual Event

Date

October 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM - November 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Pricing
A registration fee is required for all participants.

About

Dining with Diabetes is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and hands-on experiences to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Learning how to make informed food choices and build healthy routines can help you better manage your health and overall well-being.

Each session, you will explore topics through group discussion, cooking demonstrations, activities, and goal setting. You will consider ways to:

  • Make healthy food choices that support diabetes management
  • Plan balanced meals and snacks
  • Read and understand nutrition labels
  • Prepare simple, healthy recipes at home
  • Monitor portion sizes and carbohydrate intake
  • Increase physical activity in ways that fit your lifestyle
  • Reduce stress and support overall wellness
  • Build habits that can lead to long-term health improvements
  • Gain confidence in managing diabetes every day

Cost: $0 for participants thanks to funding from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Diabetes program

Sessions

  1. Friday, October 30, 2026
  2. Friday, November 6, 2026
  3. Friday, November 13, 2026
  4. Friday, November 20, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual - Zoom 

Partners: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services diabetes program and The Food Bank Market

Contact: Liz Harrison, MU Extension field specialist in nutrition and health education at 573-445-9792 or eharrison@missouri.edu

If you need accommodations to support your learning, contact your instructor or the University's Office of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.