Dining with Diabetes
Nutrition and physical activity are keys to managing your type 2 Diabetes. But where do you start?
Answer: Join Abigail Creigh, RD - Health & Human Sciences Educator for Purdue Extension at our FREE Dining with Diabetes program!
Dining with Diabetes consists of four sessions and a 3-month reunion. Adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes are invited to participate, along with family members and caregivers of a diabetic (or if you'd just like to join Abigail in a food & nutrition class).
The series topics include (& yes! Food will be served!):
Week 1 - What is Diabetes? / Let's Make Some Snacks & Appetizers!
Week 2 - Let's Talk Carbs & Sweeteners / Who Want's to EAT Desserts?!
Week 3 - What About Fats & Sodium? / PROtein Main Dishes for Dinner
Week 4 - Now, put it all together! / Some Yummy Side Dishes to Try!
WHEN: Tuesdays in June from 6:30-8:00 PM EST - June 2, 9, 16, and 23rd – this series is a progression, therefore attendance to each session is encouraged.
LOCATION: Ascension Lutheran Church and School, 8811 St Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.
COST: This program is FREE to attend! The program is supported by IDOH with funding from CDC.
REGISTER: Go to https://cvent.me/1owYNb OR email Abigail Creigh at creigh@purdue.edu - space is limited and deadline to register is June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Abigail Creigh prior to the meeting at 260-636-2111 or creigh@purdue.edu by May 26, 2026.
For special dietary needs contact Abigail Creigh at 260-636-2111 or creigh@purdue.edu by May 26, 2026.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Abigail Creigh prior to the meeting at 260-636-2111 or creigh@purdue.edu by May 26, 2026.