Extension
It Starts With Us
Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who feel confident they can keep their diabetes under control or help the person they care for to keep their diabetes under control |
620 |
Number of individuals who reported exercising continuously for 30 minutes at least 3 times per week |
235 |
Number of individuals who choose smaller portions to help manage their diabetes or choose smaller portions for the person they care for who has diabetes |
291 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
349 |
Virtual Dining with DiabetesAccording to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, one in seven Kentucky adults has been diagnosed with diabetes. Lawrence County has upwards of 20 percent of the adult population diagnosed diabetic. Although community members may know about the diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one, learning how to manage this new lifestyle can be difficult. Providing programming on lifestyle change is important for overall physical, and metal health of those diagnosed diabe...
