A free program, “The A-Z Basics of Eating with Diabetes,” is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the foundation board room in the lower level of Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, 404 W. Fountain St.

According to a press release, the program will benefit those newly diagnosed with diabetes and are beginning diabetes education. Participants will learn how to count carbs to self-manage diabetes and how to create balanced, healthy meals to live a healthy life with diabetes.

Caitlyn Terpstra, registered dietitian at Mayo Clinic Health System, will share the basics to eating healthy with diabetes.

Register to ensure adequate seating and handout availability by calling the patient education center at 507-668-2046.