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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