Resources aim to bring information to diabetics

On Nov. 4, Colorado State University Extension and the Golden Plains Area hosted a Diabetes webinar titled “Holiday Cooking: Meeting Dietary Requirements without Sacrificing Flavor.” The webinar was presented by Deeona Johnston, RDN.

The focus of the webinar was to show how to incorporate common holiday dishes, like stuffing, pies, yams (sweet potatoes) and latkes while still following a diet designed to help manage diabetes.

A Consistent Carbohydrate Diet was introduced during the webinar. This diet is designed to help control blood sugar levels by eating a consistent amount of carbs during t...