Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals
2072.4)
3
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
2072.1)
17
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)
2
Number of individuals who reported exercising continuously for 30 minutes at least 3 times per week
In Kentucky, 1 in 3 adults has diagnosed (and undiagnosed) prediabetes. Lee County Kentucky is not an exception to the ever-growing number of individuals living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes. According to the County Health Rankings 2022 data, 43% of adults in Lee County, Ky are obese, which is well above the state (36%) and national (32%) percentages, and according to the CDC it is estimated that the percentage of adults with diabetes is16%. (4 points higher than the state pe
