
NEW MILFORD, NJ – For many, a type 2 diabetes diagnosis once felt like a daunting life sentence of dietary restrictions and medication. But a growing movement is shifting that perspective, empowering patients to find their best medicine not at the pharmacy, but in the grocery store. This “Food is Medicine” approach was on full display at a recent cooking demonstration, offering a taste of hope and practical skills for managing diabetes.
On what was World Diabetes Day, Friday, November 14, 2025, the team from Hackensack Meridian Health’s Molly Diabetes Education and Management Center and the Inserra Family Diabetes Institute joined forces with dietitians from Inserra Supermarkets. The event, held at the New Milford ShopRite, brought together patients, caregivers, and community members to learn how delicious, healthy eating can be a primary tool in the fight against diabetes.
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