MSU ExtensionDiabetes

Events

• Mar 4

  National Diabetes Prevention Program--Kent County

  March 4, 2019 - February 17, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Kent County Extension Office Michigan State University Extension, 775 Ball Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The focus is on lifestyle changes that promote slow, steady weight loss.

• Sep 3

  National Diabetes Prevention Program Gogebic

  September 3, 2019 - September 1, 2020 Bessemer County MSU Extension Office, 500 North Moore Street, Bessemer, MI 49911

  This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The focus is on establishing lifestyle changes that promote slow, steady weight loss including healthy eating, physical activity and goal setting.

• Oct 23

  National Diabetes Prevention Program

  October 23, 2019 - October 7, 2020 Barry County Extension Office 121 S. Church St. Hastings, MI 49058

  A program proven to motivate and support people at risk for developing diabetes and those with prediabetes to make practical, real-life changes and cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than half.

• Jan 10

  Dining With Diabetes

  January 10, 2020 - January 31, 2020 Hasselbring Senior Center, 1002 W. Home Ave., Flint, MI 48505

  Dining with Diabetes is a fun and interactive course series targeting individuals with prediabetes, type 1 or type 2 diabetes, members of their support system and/or anyone interested in learning more about food choices and balanced menus.

• Jan 10

  Dining with Diabetes - Port Huron Senior Center

  January 10, 2020 - January 31, 2020 Fridays 1/10, 17, 24, 31 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Port Huron Senior Center 600 Grand River Avenue St. Clair, MI 48060

  Participants will learn about diabetes and ways to manage it. Also included will be demonstrations of healthy food preparation and food tasting.

• Jan 16

  Dining with Diabetes - Lapeer County Senior Center

  January 16, 2020 - February 6, 2020 Thursdays 1/16, 23, 30 & 2/6 1 - 3 p.m. Lapeer Senior Center 287 West Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446

  Participants will learn about diabetes and ways to manage it. Also included will be demonstrations of healthy food preparation and food tasting.

• Jan 22

  RELAX: Alternatives to Anger - Jan. 22 - Feb. 12

  January 22, 2020 - February 12, 2020 Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems Burnside Training Center 129 E. Burnside Street, Caro, MI 48723

  Alternatives to Anger is a four-part educational series designed to help adults, parents and caregivers increase their knowledge about anger issues and put anger management and healthy relationship skills into practice.

• Jan 28

  National Diabetes Prevention Program 2020

  January 28, 2020 - January 12, 2021 Memorial Healthcare Community Wellness, Nutrition, and Diabetes Center--317 S. Elm Street, Suite 202, Owosso, MI 48867

  This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The focus is on establishing lifestyle changes that promote slow, steady weight loss including healthy eating, physical activity and goal setting.

• Mar 2

  RELAX: Alternatives to Anger Fast Track Kent County

  March 2, 2020 - March 9, 2020 Kent County Extension Office MSU Extension Kent County, 775 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503

  How people handle their anger affects all those around them, including children. This four-week series includes lessons on recognizing anger triggers, learning ways to calm down, positive problem solving, and forgiving and letting go of the past.

• May 13

  Chronic Pain PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) - Grand Traverse

  May 13, 2020 - June 17, 2020 Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan, 1609 Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686

  Chronic Pain PATH is a FREE 6 week workshop that takes place in casual group setting. You'll take part in discussing diverse issues affecting pain self-management and have the opportunity to try supportive technique for improving your pain management.