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In Trigg County, nearly 9% of adults have been diagnosed with or are at risk for diabetes, according to www.kentuckyhealthfacts.org. The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and the Pennyrile District Health Department Certified Diabetes Educator taught a 4-week program on diabetes management. Fifteen people were taught weekly topics included medications, complications, management, and nutrition. Post program evaluations reported that 27% of the participants indicated they now pay close attention to how many grams of carbohydrates they take in and read nutrition labels carefully. This has led to weight loss for two participants. A diabetes support group now meets monthly and is facilitated by the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent using "Taking Ownership of Your Diabetes" program resources.

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