Chronic Disease Workshop: Diet and Diabetes

The iCON South Asian Chronic Disease in-person and online Workshop: “Diet and Diabetes” held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. In this session participants learned about:

• The relationship between diabetes and carbohydrates (roti and rice) in the South Asian diet – hidden sources of sugar and healthy alternatives
• The effect of alcohol consumption on sugar levels/diabetes management
• Using nutrition labels to make healthy choices when food prices are rising

Speaker: Harmeet Mundra, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

Click to download the workshop handout in English/Punjabi “Diet and Diabetes ”

Community partners (Viewing hubs):

• DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, 13455 – 76 Ave, Surrey, BC
• Options Community Services, 3520 – 78 Ave, Surrey, BC