Type II diabetes can cause many health complications, but those who have the disease can live long, healthy lives if they control blood glucose levels through good nutrition and proper daily management, according to Lampasas County Extension Agent Karen DeZarn.

To improve these skills, persons with Type II diabetes are invited to register for “Do Well, Be Well With Diabetes,” a fivesession series that will cover nine topics on nutrition and self-care.

Programs will be presented by Lampasas and area medical professionals on Mondays from April 26 to May 4 from 5:30-8:15 p.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building’s conference room, 409 S. Pecan.

To register, phone the Texas AgriLife Extension office at 556- 8271.

Cost is $15 for the entire series or $25 per couple. The fee will be waived for anyone on Medicaid, disability or who receives food stamps.

A caretaker (spouse or parent) of the diabetic is encouraged to attend with the diabetes attender.

Registration deadline is April 12. Those who complete the series, as well as anyone who has completed a previous series, is invited to register and participate in the Be Well With Diabetes Cooking School coming in June.