Making Health Lifestyle choices

Clay County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, with the Cumberland Valley District Diabetes Coordinator, presented three sessions for people with diabetes, with 46 adults, children, and grandparents participating. Mass media was used to first introduce the program, and now "word of mouth" advertises it. Participants commented: "These programs have helped us," "I really like coming to the programs," "I have learned a lot," and "I have to prepare the foods for my son." Participants are controlling their diabetes with diet and exercise, purchasing healthier foods and using healthier methods of preparation. Blood sugar levels are lower; lower carbohydrate foods are consumed, and overall health is better. Participants have fewer emergency doctor visits and more regularly scheduled visits.

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