OGLESBY - The holidays are just around the corner. When living with diabetes, too many of the wrong foods over the holidays can raise glucose levels out of target ranges. Trying to eat healthy during the holidays can seem impossible.

To help take control, University of Illinois Extension is offering their Healthy Holidays, I on Diabetes program. Learn to prepare new favorite holiday recipes that can be enjoyed at the party.

Susan Glassman, Extension Educator, Nutrition & Wellness will teach a series of four educational classes, offering research-based education with holiday recipes to taste and take home. In class, learn about food labels, meal spacing, snacking and how to plan and manage meals, including eating out. Healthful tips, as well as planning for a doctor’s visit are covered. 

Classes empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to prevent, manage or care for someone with diabetes and include getting through the holidays on track. Anyone looking for a great class that provides wonderful education and great recipes, should try Healthy Holidays, I on Diabetes. 

This educational series will take place on four consecutive Thursdays, Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 2 and 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at IVCC’s Peter Miller Community Technology Center, Culinary Kitchen, Room CTC-123.

Class size is limited to 12 persons. Advance registration is required by calling University of Illinois Extension at (815) 224-0889 or by registering online at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=17154. Registration and payment is due by 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. There is a $20 fee per person to cover materials and supplies for all four sessions.