Know Diabetes by Heart is a health education program that helps you take charge of your health by learning the link between diabetes and heart disease. The program is sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, and it is delivered by Clemson Rural Health and Nutrition Extension agents. Through this program, participants learn about their risk for type II diabetes and heart disease as well as community resources to help support and maintain their health. After the program, there will be a cooking demonstration highlighting the simplicity of making a heart healthy and diabetes-friendly meal.

Kathryn Flynn is the Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent covering Oconee and Pickens Counties. Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech in 2013 and a Master of Public Health from Benedictine University in 2024. Through her work with Clemson Cooperative Extension, Kathryn focuses on providing health and nutrition education through chronic disease prevention and self- management programs.