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<\/p>\nIf you are living with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, have been diagnosed as prediabetes, or want to learn how to eat healthier, Hoag Hospital has free resources for you that can help with information about staying healthy with diabetes, including tips on diabetes management and diabetes cooking classes featuring delicious, health-conscious recipes.<\/p>\n
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In May, I attended the free cooking demonstration at Hoag Hospital’s Diabetes Center. This particular class focused on “Fast, Easy & Delicious” dishes that anyone with basic cooking skills can make. Hoag Executive Chef Davis Cruz shares kitchen safety tips and demonstrates 4-5 recipes during the class, which attendees are able to sample for dinner. Participants in the class leave with new knowledge on eating healthier and that night’s recipes with complete instructions and nutritional analysis. \u00a0Chef Cruz delivers an interesting and informative class in a friendly and approachable manner. He has also lived with diabetes for much of his adult life and engages guests with bits of relatable humor. That evening he cooked Salmon & Summer Vegetable Packets, Smoky Mushrooms, Crunchy Jicama, Radish and Melon Salad, and Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries (recipe below).<\/p>\n
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Updated 6\/20\/20 with Hoag Hospital’s 2020 Sweet Life class offerings and COVID-19 Notice. COVID-19 Notice: For the safety of our community, we are only offering live streaming and virtual classes at this time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Join the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center for free virtual cooking demonstrations that focus on healthy cooking and nutrition management for those with diabetes. The demonstrations will be facilitated by Hoag Executive Chef, Davis Cruz, and a registered dietitian from the Allen Diabetes Center. All live stream classes are available to view on the Hoag YouTube channel.<\/p>\n 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n May 19: Healthy Latin Dishes<\/strong><\/p>\n Featuring Latin dishes full of flavor and nutrition to savor.<\/p>\n August 18: Tapas and Small Dishes<\/strong><\/p>\n Bite-sized dishes that keep you healthy and fill you up.<\/p>\n November 17: Healthy Holiday Choices<\/strong><\/p>\n Healthy holiday recipes to enjoy with friends and family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center\u00a0in Newport Beach offers incredible resources at the center and online, including education, support, and events such as their monthly Sweet Life Cooking Demonstrations with Chef Cruz who knows firsthand about managing diabetes.<\/p>\n The Sweet Life mission is to reach individuals with diabetes through free diabetes education and support classes. Current classes focus on weight, healthy cooking, and nutrition management for those with diabetes and interested in diabetes. The classes are open and free to anyone. Registration is required as the classes are filled to capacity each month.<\/p>\n Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes typically occurs in middle-aged and older adults, although an alarmingly high percentage of new cases are seen in adolescents and young adults. Many people who develop type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. A family history, especially in first-degree relatives, also increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In the United States, it is estimated that 23.6 million people have diabetes, and about 20 percent of those remain undiagnosed. Type 2 diabetes represents about 90 to 95 percent of cases of diagnosed diabetes. People of African American, Hispanic, or Native American origin have a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than whites. Some symptoms of type 2 diabetes are excess thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, fatigue, and recurrent skin and urinary tract infections.<\/p>\n Type 2 diabetes is marked by both insulin resistance (the body is resistant to the insulin it produces)and insulin deficiency (the body produces some insulin, but not enough to overcome insulin resistance). Since insulin is unable to transport sugar (glucose) to the body’s cells for use as energy, glucose levels in the blood become elevated. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious complications of diabetes like retinopathy, neuropathy, and heart disease. There is no cure for diabetes, but complications can be prevented or delayed thanks to treatment focused on controlling blood glucose levels with a healthy diet, regular exercise, oral medications, and insulin when required. People with type 2 diabetes are also at an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. For this reason, adequate treatment for elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels\u2014both of which increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke\u2014is essential. {Source: Diabetes Forecast<\/a>}<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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