November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Surveys show that majority of people cannot identify common myths about diabetes. A recent survey conducted by MedStar Health sheds the light on many misconceptions that people still believe when it comes to diabetes, including treatment and prevention. Insulin was first used to treat diabetes in 1922— that is 100 years of managing diabetes worth celebrating.

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $9.75 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application. To cancel a meal for the following

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Dr. Seza Barsamian’s Los Alamitos dental office will offer free dental services for retired veterans at 4022 Katella Ave., Ste. 206, Los Alamitos. Retired veterans will get a dental checkup, X-rays and regular dental cleaning at no cost. To schedule an appointment, call 562-596-4439.

With the holiday season around the corner, two-step into festivities with the Leisure Time Dancers on Mondays at 2 and 3 p.m. in Clubhouse 6. Starting Nov. 14, the first hour will be country western two-step from 2-3 p.m. The second hour will be nightclub two-step from 3-4 p.m. One hour is $7; two hours $11. All are welcome. Masks are optional. For more information, call Mitch Tannen at 562-256-5940.

The Leisure Leggers, a running and walking club, meets every Monday at Clubhouse 6 at 8 a.m. for a brisk trot around the neighborhood, followed by coffee and camaraderie. Dues are 99 cents per year. For more information, call Tom Pontac at 562-304-0880.

Cooking foods at home is one of the simplest ways to control health and customize recipes to personal preferences and dietary restrictions. Consider the following tips to make meals healthier: • Increase fiber intake to feel full between meals, stabilize blood sugar and improve bowel regularity. Two servings of fibrous foods at each meal can ensure the body is getting the fiber it needs.