To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Franklin county, Please click the link.Every year more Americans are diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and numbers are expected to rise due to the obesity epidemic. The Franklin County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent partnered with local dietetic and medical professionals to offer "Taking Control of Your Diabetes," a 13-week diabetes management program. Initially, of eight participants, two checked blood sugar readings as recommended by physicians, and others did not take readings at all. Most struggled to accept diagnosis. By program's end, they monitored blood sugars on a regular basis, used basic meal planning skills, made better food choices, and four started exercising on a regular basis. The program also inspired them to continue a monthly support group.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Franklin county, Please click the link.Every year more Americans are diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and numbers are expected to rise due to the obesity epidemic. The Franklin County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent partnered with local dietetic and medical professionals to offer "Taking Control of Your Diabetes," a 13-week diabetes management program. Initially, of eight participants, two checked blood sugar readings as recommended by physicians, and others did not take readings at all. Most struggled to accept diagnosis. By program's end, they monitored blood sugars on a regular basis, used basic meal planning skills, made better food choices, and four started exercising on a regular basis. The program also inspired them to continue a monthly support group.
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