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Watching Your Weight: Nutrition Sessions

The goal of the Kainai Diabetes Program is to help our community prevent and manage diabetes. We promote diabetes awareness, early detection,

This 3-part nutrition series will provide information on what actually works for long-term weight management, tips for balancing meals and making healthier choices, and introduce mindful eating.

education, self management and the

Kainai Diabetes Program

prevention of diabetic complications.

If you, or someone you know has diabetes please contact us to learn more about the program or book a home or clinic visit.

Upcoming Activities for Fall 2019

Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM October 8th, 15th, 22nd KCCC Great Hall

Participants are encouraged to come to all 3 sessions if possible.

You don’t need to pre-register for these sessions.

Our team consists of: 

Barbara Williams-Freeman RN

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Sandra Eagle Child LPN

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Leslie Prenoslo RD Call: 403-737-3933 Kainai Diabetes Program Community Health Box 148 Standoff, AB T0L 1Y0

Email: kainaidiabetes@btdh.ca Facebook: BTDH Community Health

Diabetes Conference November 14th, 9:30 - 4:00 Multipurpose Building, Standoff Speakers, vendors and information on preventing & managing diabetes. Take charge of diabetes!

Trials of the Freestyle Libre The Libre is a sensor that can be scanned to test blood sugars. The Libre is unfortunately not covered by NIHB, but if you have private insurance it may be. Our Program is able to provide free, 2-week trials of the Libre system until December.

Even if you only use it for 2 weeks it provides really helpful info on how food, exercise, stress, medications, etc affect blood sugars. We ask for a commitment of 3 short appointments over the 2 week trial.

Cooking Classes Family Cooking Sessions 2-4 PM on Wednesdays Standoff: November 6, 13, 20 Levern: Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11 Grandmas, teens, uncles, preschoolers, parents‌ bring any combo of family members!

Help your kids learn healthy eating habits & get involved in the kitchen.

We can provide transportation.

Make Ahead Lunches & Meal Planning classes are being offered as part of the Fall Wellness Challenge in October/November.

All cooking classes are free to attend, but you must pre-register!

Call 737-3933 or text 403-593-9428.

We need a minimum for classes.

New Pedometer Challenge:

Southern Alberta Walking Challenge Track your steps and walk around southern Alberta. Answer questions about Blackfoot history for each section you walk.

Wellness/Body Transformation Challenge: Body composition scans will be done at the beginning and the end of the 12 week challenge. A calendar full of activities and presentations will be provided to help keep you motivated! Donation to the Food Bank ($10 of food or Kainai Marketplace gift card) to register.

Registration closes October 11th.