Author: Tamera Magee
Major Program: Taking Ownership of Your Diabetes Program (Curriculum)
According to recent research data, the diagnosis of diabetes doubled from 2000-2015. In Kentucky, the cost of diabetes in the billions of dollars in lost work and wages. Diabetes is a very serious chronic condition that can have harsh physical complications even life-threatening consequences if not managed effectively with diet and medication as prescribed. We know that with proper education that individuals can control and in some instances prevent the onset of the condition with lifestyle chan
Author: Amanda Hardy
The Henderson County Diabetes Coalition is made up of individuals that either have diabetes, are health professionals or want to volunteer. This group conducts diabetes awareness campaigns through newspaper, billboards which average traffic is 92,917 weekly, radio PSA’s, television and presentations. The group meets monthly at the Extension Office. The group provides diabetes education classes and provides free screenings, emergency assistance and diabetes prevention counseling. Approximat
Author: Diana Doggett
Diabetes-related complications can be serious, costly, and deadly. They include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage (chronic kidney disease and kidney failure), blindness, and amputations of the legs and feet. Diabetes-related complications are more likely and more severe among people whose diabetes is not well managed and those who have had diabetes longer. People with diabetes can better manage their condition and improve their health by following preventive care practices. These practices in
Author: Danielle Barrett
Knox County has one of the highest rates in the state for diabetes-related deaths located in the “Diabetes Belt” by the Centers of Disease Control. Due to limited resources, available in the county, Community members are often requesting information and support from the local Extension Service. Local health care providers refer patients to the Family Consumer Sciences Agent when they are needing help managing their diabetes. Diabetes is a prevalent disease in the state of Kentucky, a
