Free pre-diabetes class offered in Niles

Published 9:33 am Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Lakeland Health is offering a free program designed to help anyone with higher-than-normal blood sugar levels learn about lifestyle changes which may help them avoid or delay the onset of diabetes. The class will take place on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 1-3 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Lakeland Hospital, Niles, located at 31 North St. Joseph Ave. in Niles.

During the first hour of the program, a registered nurse will guide attendees through the disease process of diabetes and introduce healthy lifestyle changes. The final hour will be spent with a registered dietitian who will suggest meal selections that can help you maintain health and manage weight.

This program does not require a physician referral. Pre-registration for this free class is required, and class size is limited. For more information or to register, call (269) 556-2868. Visit www.lakelandhealth.org or find Lakeland Health on Facebook or Twitter for more classes and events.