This post is in relation to Senate Bill 17
Diabetes can be an extremely debilitating disease. Working to increase physical activity and establishing healthy habits in youth may provide important steps towards preventing the rates and onset of diabetes. In Pike County, UK Cooperative Extension Service is utilizing innovative techniques to engage with teens to help increase physical activity.
Here are some highlights of their activities:
Pike County Diabetes partnership is a made up of local businesses and other individuals working to improve health
- The partnership has purchased games such as Dance Dance Revolution to be placed in all county libraries. Competitions are held at each library for teens.
- Walking trails have been developed in town to promote physical activity.
- Diabetes cooking schools and educational presentations are held throughout the county.
- Individuals have reported improved blood sugar control and weight loss.
Weight the Reality - partnership with local YMCA
- 10 week program meeting at Pikeville, KY YMCA.
- For 5 weeks, the group will have time to participate in physical activity during class.
- Every other week a trainer will work with the group.
- If they attend weekly meetings, participants will get a pass for the last 5 weeks of the program to attend the YMCA.
- This class promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
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