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Diabetes Control Program
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In Kentucky, about 12 percent (or one out of every
eight) of adults have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes.
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About 254,000 Kentucky adults have diabetes.
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Kentucky ranks fourth nationally in the rate of obesity and lack of physical
activity.
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Thirteen percent of Kentucky high school students have
been told they were at risk of getting diabetes, due to their nutrition and
activity habits.
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Obesity, poor nutrition, and lack of regular physical
activity are risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
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There is a link between diabetes and heart disease,
between diabetes and stroke, and between diabetes and death.
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Other risk factors for diabetes include high blood
pressure, high blood fats, pre-diabetes, having a baby weighing more than 9
pounds at birth, polycystic ovary syndrome, history of blood vessel disease, 45 years old or older, family history of
diabetes or being in a high-risk population.
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An estimated 611,000 or 40 percent of Kentucky adults
aged 40 to 74 have pre-diabetes and are high-risk for developing diabetes.
If you
think you might be at risk for diabetes, the Health Department can give you the
American Diabetes
Association's Risk Test.
To take the test, or for more information on diabetes.
Diabetes Control
Program
The Health Department’s Diabetes Control Program is a self-management training
program for adults, and is recognized by the
American Diabetes Association.
The program is facilitated by two Certified Diabetes Educators, one is a
registered nurse and the other is a registered dietitian. The Health Department
offers individual and group sessions to help you learn to manage your
diabetes. Specific information is given on healthy eating, physical activity and
coping with a chronic disease. The program is offered in the
county health centers. Counseling is also available in Spanish upon request. For more information or to make an
appointment, please call the county health
center most convenient to you. For a printable informational diabetes
brochure,
click here
(Please note
Adobe Acrobat is required to view the brochure).
Diabetes Classes
The Health
Department routinely holds free classes on
diabetes, with topics
that include: what
is diabetes, healthy eating, complications and more. The classes are led by a
registered nurse and a registered dietitian.
Learn more and register.
Diabetes Support Groups
The Health Department sponsors three adult diabetes support groups:
- Boone County:
Third Friday of
every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Boone County Health
Center,
7505 Burlington Pike, Florence, Ky
- Campbell County: second
Thursday of every month
from 10 a.m. to 12
p.m. at the Campbell County Senior Center,
3504 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, Ky.
- Kenton County: First Wednesday of every month
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Durr Branch of the Kenton County Public Library,
1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence, Ky.
Dates and times are subject to change, so please contact Joan Geohegan at 859.363.2115
to confirm
Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
Twenty-five percent of Americans with
diabetes don’t know they have the disease. Click on the
start button to the right to take a diabetes risk test. You'll learn your risk
for type 2 diabetes and whether you should
follow up with one of the Health
Department's diabetes educators to
take steps to protect your health.
For more information on diabetes, contact Joan Geohegan at 859.363.2115 or Julie Shapero at 859.363.2116
Needle Disposal
Need to dispose of needles or other medical waste at your home? The
Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection has created a
fact sheet
with tips on how to protect yourself
and those who pick up your trash.
Eye Exams
If you have diabetes, regular eye exams are crucial to avoid eye problems.
Diabetes can lead to eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma and retinopathy.
Make sure to see your doctor as soon as possible if you have diabetes and start
to experience issues with your vision.
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