DCHD and Keystone First Host Diabetes Prevention Cooking Class Initiative
Released: February 27, 2024
DCHD and Keystone First Host Diabetes Prevention Cooking Class Initiative
The Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) and Keystone First, in partnership with the Share Food Program, are proud to announce the “Cooking for Wellness” initiative. This initiative is a series of healthy eating and cooking education classes aimed at reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes and other health complications. Cooking for Wellness will provide residents with the opportunity each Wednesday in March to learn healthy cooking tips, create healthy meals, and get screened for diabetes. Participants will also receive free groceries to take home courtesy of Share Food Program donations. Sessions are conducted by a registered dietitian nutritionist and health professionals. Each session requires registration and will be held at the Keystone First Wellness and Opportunity Center at 1929 W. 9th Street, Chester, Pa. 19013.
To register, residents should contact the Delaware County Wellness Line by phone at (484) 276-2100 or by email at DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us.
Residents who are considered pre-diabetic are encouraged to attend these interactive cooking sessions to learn how they can lower blood sugars and prevent type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2. Symptoms of prediabetes include but are not limited to those who are overweight or suffer from obesity, age 45 or older, have immediate relatives with type 2 diabetes, and are physically active less than 3 times a week.
When:
Wednesday Cooking for Wellness Sessions Available:
March 6th, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
March 13th, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
March 20th, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
March 27th, 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Where:
Keystone First Wellness and Opportunity Center
1929 W. 9th Street, Chester, Pa. 19013
“Regularly making mindful food choices is a crucial part of preventing type 2 diabetes,” said Delaware County Health Department Director Melissa Lyon. “Healthy eating and food preparation education is a major step forward in the pursuit of better well-being for everyone.”
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not use or produce enough insulin. Type 2 diabetes typically develops over time. Eating healthy and being physically active can help to prevent type 2 diabetes.
