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About Us
County Impact Statements - Stone County
Dealing With Diabetes Made Easier With the Right Bite
A diagnosis of diabetes can be extremely frightening. Learning all that needs
to be learned to maintain a healthy and happy life can be an intimidating task.
The job may have been made a little easier for those attending the Dealing With
Diabetes sessions last July in Stone County. Session one included a discussion
of "You and Your Medications" by a local pharmacist. A Registered Nurse then
covered the topic "Diabetes- What You Need To Know From Head To Toe". The third
guest speaker offered participants encouragement and her own personal
motivational tips for "Dealing With Diabetes". The day’s final topic, "Eating
Well- Guidelines For Diabetes" was addressed by the County Extension
agent-Family and Consumer Science.
Additional sessions on "Meal Planning", "Modifying Recipes To Lower Fat And
Sugar", and "What’s New With Artificial Sweeteners" were offered during the
month. Participants learned about new products, discussed cooking methods,
sampled recipes, and shared ideas. They also learned to develop a personalized
eating plan using the Exchange System and the Food Guide Pyramid for people with
diabetes. Sixty-one people attended one or more of the Dealing With Diabetes
sessions. Eleven people learned how to use the special food guide pyramid and
Exchange System to plan their meals. Post-program evaluations were positive.
Additional classes on meal planning have been requested by clients who were
unable to attend this year’s sessions, so more will be offered during the coming
year.
Class members discuss serving sizes of their favorite foods.
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Impacts
- Since 1998, more than 80 people have participated in Diabetes Education
classes.
- 67 learned about managing medications.
- 67 learned about foot care and health guidelines.
- 67 learned motivational tips for dealing with diabetes.
- 44 learned to plan healthy meals using the food guide pyramid and
exchange system.
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