Hand washing has been a big focus of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but according to University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Lisa Peterson, hand washing is especially important when it comes to preparing food.

You also want to make sure that you wash your hands after working with any type of raw meat. 

The University of Illinois Extension Office is also holding a webinar series called ‘Diabetes in the Modern World’ and it’s held on Wednesday’s from 10-11 in the morning.

Peterson went on to say that it’s important for those who have diabetes to never skip a meal.  

Lisa Peterson was a guest on the NEWSTALK WTIM Morning Show.