(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health’s Nutrition Services Department is offering a grocery store tour for people interested in diabetes Tuesday, Nov. 14, at MarketPlace Foods, 1930 South Broadway.
A registered dietitian will lead participants on an aisle-by-aisle tour of the store, providing tips on how to make healthy food choices while managing diabetes. Eating healthy is one of the keys to achieving good glucose control.
The tour is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Participants are instructed to meet at the east entrance, near the deli. RSVP is requested by calling 857-5268 by November 13.
The American Diabetes Association states that diabetes affects nearly 30 million children and adults in the U.S. or nearly 10% of the population. Another 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes or are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.