Diabetes & Nutrition Education
Managing diabetes involves making informed choices about nutrition to maintain blood sugar levels within a healthy range. A well-balanced diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables is essential for individuals with diabetes. Monitoring carbohydrate intake, practicing portion control, and choosing foods with a low glycemic index can contribute to better blood sugar control. Consulting with a registered dietitian or healthcare professional can provide personalized guidance to create a nutrition plan that aligns with diabetes management goals.
Diabetes Classes:
Take control of your health by attending our monthly virtual diabetes classes. These helpful sessions are held on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays, offering both morning (9 am – 11 am) and evening (5 pm – 7 pm) slots each month. No referral needed—don’t miss out on this chance to improve your health. Reserve your spot now by emailing us at diabeteshealthyliving2021@gmail.com.
Our Healthy Kentucky Home
What it is: A Team Kentucky initiative with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) to engage and inspire Kentuckians on a personal journey of achievable health and wellness improvements through increased physical activity, improved nutritional health, and decreased social isolation through targeted interventions.
Learn More: ourhealthykyhome.ky.gov
Medical Nutrition Therapy Sessions:
Improve your health with our Medical Nutrition Therapy sessions! Held every Monday at the Whitley County Health Department, these sessions cover topics like managing weight, diabetes, cholesterol, food allergies, and being underweight. Whether you want to pay on a sliding scale or use insurance, we can help. Call our office to schedule your appointment and ask our staff about insurance coverage.
Resources: Medical Nutrition Therapy Referral Form
Diabetes 101
An Interactive, Self-Guided Approach to Understanding Diabetes
The Diabetes 101, A Self-Guided Approach to Understanding Diabetes e-Learning module provides basic information on diabetes for those newly diagnosed or not ever attended a diabetes learning session since being diagnosed. The module is self-paced and have 2 options to learn. Please contact Barbara Cruse at diabetes.ky.gov for more information and options for further class learning. Please feel free to send comments or issues with the module to diabetes.ky.gov.
This module is best viewed on a computer or tablet.
Catch Prediabetes Early - Take the Quick and Informative Prediabetes Test Now!
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a CDC-recognized, research-based lifestyle change program focused on making small sustainable changes in healthy eating and physical activity.
KDPCP and Appalshop have partnered to provide this new website featuring a story bank and resources for Eastern Kentuckians working to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Find diabetes resources in your community at Kynect.
Tools For People With Diabetes
- Diabetes Self Management Guide
- Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP)
- Be Prepared for a Disaster or Emergency When You Have Diabetes
- Cholesterol Facts
- Cholesterol Facts (Spanish)
- Diabetes and Adult Vaccine Information
- Diabetes Basics – Staying Healthy with Diabetes
- Diabetes Basics (Spanish)
- Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit
- Household Sharps Disposal
- Nutrition Basics – Eating Healthy with Diabetes
- Nutrition Basics (Spanish)
- The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
- The Differnce Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes (Spanish)
- Triglyceride Facts
- Triglyceride Facts (Spanish)
- Blood Pressure Facts
*courtesy of CHFS.KY.GOV
