Success StoryDining with Diabetes



Dining with Diabetes

Author: Laken Campbell

Planning Unit: Lee County CES

Major Program: National Dining with Diabetes

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Dining with Diabetes

The Quicksand Area FCS agents presented Dining with Diabetes via zoom and mailed out lessons to adults with diabetes and/or family members responsible for meal planning and preparation. 

Over 48 adults participated in the lessons. 75% of participants felt confident that they can keep their diabetes under control or help the person they care for keep their diabetes under control. 

Some quotes from participants include: “I have learned how much to exercise- and- to avoid starchy vegetables, eat darker color vegetables and strive to do portion control”.






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