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March 4, 2010, 12:05 PM - Diabetes program offered Thursday


Healthy meals and nutritious nibbles for those with diabetes will be the focus of the Knowledge at Noon program Thursday.


Linda Beech, Finney County Extension agent, will share information about diabetic diets, how to adapt the food pyramid to fit a diabetic meal plan, and how to make snacks and sweets fit the plan, too. Diabetes fact sheets, recipes and tasting samples will be included.

The program will be from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. at the Finney County Public Library, 605 E. Walnut St. No advance registration is necessary.

The public is invited to attend the free program. Bring a lunch if you wish; coffee and tea will be provided.

For more information, call the Finney County Extension Office at 272-3670.