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Estill County Diabetes Coalition

Estill County Diabetes Coalition. “Working to improve the health of Estill County, Kentucky”. Diabetes self-management education. Coalition offers at least one series of classes per year Previous classes have had inconsistent attendance New approach – 4 different sites, during lunch

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Estill County Diabetes Coalition

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  1. Estill County Diabetes Coalition “Working to improve the health of Estill County, Kentucky”

  2. Diabetes self-management education • Coalition offers at least one series of classes per year • Previous classes have had inconsistent attendance • New approach – 4 different sites, during lunch • Began with Body Fitness group • Average of 17 people per session

  3. Laura Ashley teaching the second class in the series, at the County Extension Office.

  4. Traveling diabetes clinic • 10 month diabetes clinic initiated at Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital in 2012 • Each month the Registered Dietitian traveled to employees of the hospital and 3 clinics, checking blood sugar and educating on diabetes • Tracked blood sugars and addressed any issues • A variety of topics on prevention and management were offered to employees • A “go to the employee” approach worked well in this setting

  5. Traveling clinic results… • Two employees were previously unaware they had diabetes • An employee improved their Hemoglobin A1c from 14% to 7.4% • An employee with consistent elevated blood sugars in the afternoon discovered cause and corrected • An insulin dependent employee was found to consistently be having blood sugars greater than 300 and was not taking her insulin as prescribed

  6. Diabetes alert day – local grocery store • Coalition members set up a booth in local Sav-A-Lot grocery store to distribute information • Free literature and oral care kits • Information on local resources • Over 100 people collected information

  7. Diabetes Alert Day Education booth at local Sav-A-Lot

  8. Back to school night • Coalition members had booths at Back to School Night at local middle school • Oral care information, toothbrush and toothpaste, healthy eating and snacking information, community resource information • Adults could register for a FREE dental visit with cleaning • Over 125 people visited the booth

  9. Back to school night

  10. Community baby shower • Coalition had previously sponsored community health fairs, and offered flu shots through the health department • Coalition looked for new focus for large community event • First baby shower held in the county in many years • Great response! 15 local agencies and coalitions represented; 65 people in attendance

  11. Baby shower continued… • Open to parents who are expecting or have a child under 2 • Provided dinner for families • Lots of great information and giveaways at booths • Great door prizes • 2nd annual shower held last week – grown from first year • 3 guest speakers were available to talk about car seat safety; appropriate use of the Emergency Department; what to expect with a newborn

  12. Baby Shower 2013

  13. Walking trails • Partnership with local Development Alliance and Chamber of Commerce • 1,2 and 3 mile city trails • County is currently partnering with surrounding counties to form a rural trail system for pedestrians, bikes and ATV’s

  14. Body Fitness Class • Interfaith Wellness Ministry • 2 class series per year / meet 2 times per week • Target elderly and those with chronic conditions • Improves flexibility, muscle tone, strength and balance • Current health topics discussed at end of class • Based on Body Recall curriculum

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