Empowering people with knowledge to better manage diabetes is the goal of a free class available at the Galveston County Health District (GCHD).

Diabetes 101 meets every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

Classes are held in the WIC Classroom at the Mid-County Annex in Texas City, located at 9850-B Emmett F. Lowry Expressway in Texas City. 

Topics will include monitoring blood glucose, healthy eating, meal planning, understanding food labels, counting carbs and managing stress through increased activity.

Registration for the free group is required by calling 409-938-2293 or emailing chs@gchd.org