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| 2072 - National Dining with Diabetes | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2072.1) | 10 |
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 |
| 2072.2) | 7 |
Number of individuals who reported exercising continuously for 30 minutes at least 3 times per week |
| 2072.3) | 10 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
| 2072.4) | 12 |
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 |
Author: Kelly Burgess
Major Program: National Dining with Diabetes
The median household income and per capita income for Allen County is below the state average, $40,598 and $46,535 (respectively), which is below the national average ($63,179). Income influences health, and we know that diabetes care is expensive. According to a recent county assessment, Allen County residents are concerned about access to quality, affordable health care providers, chronic disease, and affordability of health care insurance. Thirty-nine (39%) percent of Allen
