Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 2072 - National Dining with Diabetes | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2072.3) | 6 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
| 2072.1) | 6 |
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 |
| 2072.4) | 6 |
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 |
| 2072.2) | 4 |
Number of individuals who reported exercising continuously for 30 minutes at least 3 times per week |
Success Stories
Dining with Diabetes
Author: Lora Davidson
Major Program: National Dining with Diabetes
According to the kentuckyhealthfacts.org, Laurel County has 39% of adults who are overweight or obese with 19% diagnosed with diabetes.The Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service offered a 4-week program that focused on learning about diabetes and how to make diabetic friendly meals with the Dining with Diabetes Program. The program was aimed towards adults with diabetes and/or family members responsible for meal planning and preparation.Over 7 adults participated in one or more lesson
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