AKRON – Cleveland Clinic Akron General will offer “Dining with Diabetes” on May 17 and 24, from 6-8 p.m. at Akron General, Frasche classroom, 1 Akron General Ave., Akron. The two-part cooking series is for those with diabetes and pre-diabetes, those at risk for diabetes or those who cook for people with diabetes. Dining with Diabetes incorporates cooking demonstrations, taste testing, healthy meal planning and general diabetes education, all presented by certified diabetes educators and a professional chef. Cost is $10 for the program. Registration is required by calling 330-344-2462.

If you or someone you love is considering weight-loss options, make plans to attend a free information session on weight-loss surgery hosted by Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s Bariatric Center on June 20 at 6 p.m. at Akron General, boardroom, 1 Akron General Ave., Akron. Led by Bariatric Surgeons Walter Chlysta, M.D., FACS, and Christopher Daigle, M.D., each session will give an overview of the different types of weight-loss surgeries offered, who may qualify and the support provided by Akron General’s Bariatric Center before and after surgery. In addition, attendees will hear about the patient journey first-hand from post-operative patients, and an insurance coordinator will be on hand to answer any questions regarding coverage, eligibility and average cost. There is no cost to attend, but registration is appreciated and can be completed by calling 330-344-1950 or by registering online at akrongeneral.org/bariatric.

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is pleased to offer a free six-week smoking cessation class using the American Lung Association’s “Freedom from Smoking” program. Taught by Tobacco Treatment Specialists, the group sessions feature a step-by-step plan for quitting smoking. Each session is designed to help smokers gain control over their behavior. The format encourages participants to work on the process and problems of quitting both individually and as part of a group. The class will meet on Tuesdays, May 23-June 27, with an additional class on June 15, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Hospital, staff development classroom, 405 Tallmadge Road, Cuyahoga Falls. The class size is limited, so advance registration is required. To register for the Akron class, call 330-344-2462.

Cleveland Clinic Akron General LifeStyles offers a free monthly lecture series, “NuFit: Nutrition & Fitness Education for a New You!” at all Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health and Wellness Centers. Each hour-long program covers two topics and provides information about the latest in nutrition and fitness, new recipes, tips and more from a registered dietitian and fitness expert. The May class will focus on “Benefits and Risks of Red Meat” and “Take Control of Blood Sugar with Exercise.” The next class is May 23 from 6-7 p.m. at the Green Health and Wellness Center, 1940 Town Park Blvd. in Uniontown. Call to register, 330-896-5000.