{"id":11,"date":"2025-01-08T15:40:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T20:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2025-08-06T11:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:51:33","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"UGA Extension Nutrition and Health: Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:450px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What programs does UGA Extension offer related to diabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about making healthy changes to prevent diabetes or are interested in learning how to better manage your diabetes, check out UGA Extension&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/prevent-type-2-diabetes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15\">Diabetes Prevention Program<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/health-extension-for-diabetes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\">Health Extension for Diabetes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs help individuals build new habits to prevent type 2 diabetes among individuals with prediabetes and help those with diabetes better manage their condition and prevent future diabetes-related complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/resources\/\">Learn more about diabetes and find resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2025\/03\/people-meeting-support-group-2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2025\/03\/people-meeting-support-group-2-edited.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2025\/03\/people-meeting-support-group-2-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2025\/03\/people-meeting-support-group-2-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2025\/03\/people-meeting-support-group-2-edited-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns grid-items has-border-color has-secondary-border-color has-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c4b34ef5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:10px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid-item-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Diabetes Prevention Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)<\/strong> covers everything you need to know about UGA Extension&#8217;s evidence-based program to prevent and delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/dpp\/\">EXPLORE &gt; Diabetes Prevention Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1a3d6b99 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid-item-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Health Extension for Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Health Extension for Diabetes (HED)<\/strong> is a program providing information on UGA Extension&#8217;s education and support for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/health-extension-for-diabetes\/\">EXPLORE &gt; Health Extension for Diabetes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">UGA Extension Health and Nutrition Insights Newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query caes-fac-query-loop-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f 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category-recipes\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/05\/black-bean-quinoa-mason-jar-salad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mason jar salad with layers of black bean, quinoa, and colorful vegetables.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/05\/black-bean-quinoa-mason-jar-salad.jpg 648w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/05\/black-bean-quinoa-mason-jar-salad-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/choose-carbohydrates-wisely\/\" target=\"_self\" >Choose carbohydrates wisely<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-985 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-recipes\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a 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wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/why-menopause-increases-diabetes-and-heart-disease-risk-and-tips-to-take-control\/\" target=\"_self\" >Why menopause increases diabetes and heart disease risk &#8211; and tips to take control<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-875 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-dpm category-food category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/AHA-deliciously-balanced-plate.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"An overview of a divided plate illustrating the plate method of meal planning, showing a variety of fruits and vegetables on one half, protein foods on one quarter, and whole grains on the final quarter.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/AHA-deliciously-balanced-plate.jpg 400w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/AHA-deliciously-balanced-plate-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/the-plate-method\/\" target=\"_self\" >The Plate Method<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-951 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Graphic image showing icons indicating modes of resistance training including body weight, resistance bands, free weights, and weight machines as well as outcomes positively impacted by resistance training including strength, power, daily tasks, balance, timed up and go, gait speed, muscular endurance, and muscle mass.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic.jpg 817w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/ACSM-graphic-750x532.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/acsm-releases-updated-guidelines-on-resistance-training-for-healthy-adults\/\" target=\"_self\" >ACSM 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