Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
Dining With Diabetes
Author: Sonya Carter
Major Program: National Dining with Diabetes
According to the 2023 KENTUCKY DIABETES REPORT, 13.8% of Kentucky adults has diabetes. 486,196 adults are reported to have diabetes. This rate is more than double of Kentucky adults who had diabetes in 2000. The diabetes rate in Appalachia is 16%. Kentucky has the 13th highest mortality rate from diabetes in the U.S.The Dining With Diabetes program was offered to Hart County residents by the family consumer science agent. The program was open to the public. The program was offered on four differ
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Floyd County Family & Consumer Sciences Continues Partnership in Diabetes Support Group
Author: Andrea Slone
Major Program: National Dining with Diabetes
Describe the Issue or Situation.According to the American Diabetes Association, 13.6% of Kentucky’s population is diagnosed with diabetes. It is estimated that over 100,000 individuals in Kentucky do have diabetes but are undiagnosed. Annual diabetes costs in Kentucky are $5.2 billion. The Kentucky Public Health organization reported in 2020 that the Big Sandy Region in Kentucky has a prevalence of diabetes of 18.5%. This is the second highest area in the state.Describe the Outreach or Edu
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Dinner with Diabetes
Author: Lora Pullin
Major Program: National Dining with Diabetes
Health Statistics:According to recent data, Greenup County has approximately 35,403 adults, with an obesity rate of 41.8% and an adult diabetes prevalence of 16%. Partnership:The Greenup County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with Greenup County Health Department, and the Diabetes Today Coalition to address these health challenges.Educational Response:Together, they presented the "Dinner with Diabetes" program, aiming to educate participants on managing diabetes thr
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