Success StoryPrevention Program



Prevention Program

Author: Mary Elaine Burton

Planning Unit: Johnson County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

The Johnson County SNAP-Ed Senior started a group with the Johnson County Health Department, Diabetes Prevention Program. The group consists of 5 pre-diabetics individuals with A1C levels ranging from 5.7 to 6.4. Their goals are to lose 5 to 10 pounds with dietary changes and adding exercise to their daily routine. 

Over the last 3 months and using the Healthy Choices for Every Body Curriculum, we have gone over lessons including Reading Lables, Knowing Your limits, and Meal Planning. They participate in healthy food demos and are left with recipes for other low carb consumption. All have been pleased with the new recipe demos and are using them at home for meals with the family. One participant stated that she has lost 5 pounds and her A1C level went from 6.3 to 6 in the past 3 months. She told us that she has taken advantage of other recipes she got from visiting the Johnson County Extension Office. She was excited to encourage others to do the same. 






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