Success StoryDining With Diabetes



Dining With Diabetes

Author: Nanette Banks

Planning Unit: Letcher County CES

Major Program: National Dining with Diabetes

Plan of Work: Improving Physical, Health and Mental Well-Being--2020

Outcome: Initial Outcome

According to Kentucky by the Numbers, Letcher County has 37.8% of adults who are overweight or obese with 23.1% diagnosed with diabetes.  

The Letcher County Cooperative Extension Service Family and Consumer Sciences Agent presented Dining with Diabetes via zoom to adults with diabetes and/or family members responsible for meal planning and preparation.  

Over nine adults participated in one or more lesson with an average attendance of seven.  As a result of the program, 50% reported exercising continuously for 30 minutes on 3 or more days of the week.  100% reported they cooked more meals at home and 75% utilize portion control as one way to manage diabetes. Finally, 75% feel confident 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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