STATE COLLEGE — To help individuals build a strong base for managing diabetes and improving health, Penn State Extension will offer a “Dining with Diabetes” course starting Nov. 12. The course includes four weekly classes, a three-month follow up and a live cooking demonstration.

The classes will occur from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 12, 19 and 26, and Dec. 3, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Ln., State College. A follow-up class will occur Feb. 4, 2026.

The course is aimed at adults with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes; caregivers and families; and anyone who wants to learn more about managing Type 2 diabetes.

The program will cover how to:

— Make healthy food choices.

— Plan meals and count carbohydrates.

— Set goals and track progress.

— Make daily physical activity choices.

— Read food labels.

— Eat wisely while dining out.

All participants receive the “Dining with Diabetes” cookbook, health and nutrition fact sheets, and meal planning tools.

To learn more and enroll by Nov. 10, visit extension.psu.edu/dining-with-diabetes or call 877-345-0691.

Observe Diabetes Awareness Month with a discount on the Dining with Diabetes series. Participants can save $5 on in-person and online classes by using the code DWD2025. Restrictions apply.