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4-part diabetes self-care class to start Feb. 4 with UOG Land Grant

4-part diabetes self-care class to start Feb. 4 with UOG Land Grant

4-part diabetes self-care class to start Feb. 4 with UOG Land Grant


1/26/2026

Clarissa Barcinas and George Borja
University of Guam Land Grant extension associate Clarissa Barcinas, right, and Guam resident George Borja display their freshly baked banana chocolate oat muffins during the Let’s Cook Diabetes Workshop Series in February 2025. UOG Land Grant will be offering another diabetes-focused workshop series starting Feb. 4. Photo courtesy of the University of Guam

 

People with diabetes and their caregivers are invited to a four-session workshop on diabetes self-care with the University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service. The Nihi ta Fanmama’tinas (Let’s Cook) Navigating Diabetes Series will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays from Feb. 4 to 14 at the UOG Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg.

Participants will learn about five key areas for diabetes self-care including:

  • understanding diabetes medication and practicing coping skills
  • learning the importance of physical activity and taking care of your feet
  • taking care of your heart and preventing long-term problems
  • making good food choices
  • setting goals and making small changes 

Additionally, a cooking portion of each class will provide hands-on experience making meals that follow the Diabetes Plate Method of the American Diabetes Association. The method uses a sectioned plate as a simple tool that ensures half of the plate is non-starchy vegetables, one-quarter is proteins, and one-quarter is carbohydrates, with no sugary beverages.

Leading the classes will be Dr. Shelly Laguaña, who holds a doctorate in nutrition, and registered dietitian nutritionist Lenora Matanane along with UOG Land Grant extension associates Clarissa Barcinas and Elaine de Leon.

Advanced registration is required, as seating is limited. The registration fee is $30 and covers all four sessions. To register, visit https://url.uog.edu/nihi-diabetes.

For more information, contact Elaine De Leon at (671) 735-2020 or deleone7367@triton.uog.edu or Clarissa Barcinas at (671) 735-2040 or csnbarcinas@triton.uog.edu.

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