Daviess County Diabetes Coalition

04/12/2024

It’s not too late to register. We still have a few spots left.

01/30/2024

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10/27/2023

We want to send a huge THANK YOU to Merritt Bates Thomas of the Daviess County Diabetes Coalition for collaborating with us to teach the "Seasonal Recipes with a Healthy Twist" program yesterday. This free educational program was offered twice, 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All of the recipes that Merritt demonstrated were crowd-pleasers. Thanks again, Merritt!

10/20/2023

Each participant will receive a giveaway bag of kitchen items! Call us at 270-685-8480 to register.

07/02/2023

Check out this Diabetes Prevention Program opportunity!

The Diabetes Prevention Program will help you change your life!

If you are 18 years or older, have a BMI of 25 or greater, and are at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes, the Diabetes Prevention Program is designed especially for you!

Each DPP workshop is a series of 16 weekly sessions, followed by maintenance sessions for one year. Our trained lifestyle coaches serve as session facilitators who will help you learn healthy habits.

The next workshop begins August 9th and sessions are presented via Zoom on Wednesdays at noon EDT. Call 859.336.7741 for more information and to register.
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08/19/2022

Did you know stress can affect your blood sugar? Check KDN’s resources to help you prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

Stress alone can increase blood sugar and put someone at risk for developing diabetes. the Prevent T2 in 22 campaign has gathered some tips for mental well in our August Wellness Spotlight- Check it out https://www.kydiabetes.net/preventtype2in22_augustwellnessspotlight.html

08/08/2022

Prevent Type 2 in ‘22 … and Beyond

The T2 August spotlight focuses on mental wellness. The health of our mind and mood effects all other aspects of our wellness journey, Check out some resources for mental wellness here The theme for August is Summer Social Support. https://www.kydiabetes.net/preventtype2in22_augustwellnessspotlight.html

08/04/2022

Don’t miss our special Taste of the Market community event tonight with Daviess County Diabetes Coalition and chef of the week, Jeb Medley! In addition to a variety of local vendors with fresh food, enjoy booths from Owensboro Health, Owensboro Family YMCA, Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service, and Better Bites Snack Strong! Chad Benefield from WBKR will also be at the event doing a live remote. We’ll see you tonight!⭐️

08/02/2022

Join us at Owensboro Regional Farmer’s Market this Thursday, August 4th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Join us this Thursday for a special Taste of the Market event! ⭐️ Daviess County Diabetes Coalition will join us for Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in 2022 and will have the diabetes Risk Test available at the Market. Additional booths from Owensboro Health, Owensboro Family YMCA, Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service, and Better Bites Snack Strong will also be at the Market! Sample local food from our chef of the week, Jeb Medley and shop from a variety of local vendors! Chad Benefield from 92.5 The Country Station! WBKR will also be doing a live remote from the Market, so you won’t want to miss this event!

02/02/2022

Start your healthy heart journey today!

02/01/2022

February is Heart Month. Will you make 4 small changes for your heart?

07/07/2021

Check out these health benefits of physical activity for adults.

07/06/2021

Join us this Thursday from 4pm-7pm for our first Taste of the Market event sponsored by BB&T, Green River Appliance, and Daviess County Diabetes Coalition!🙌🏼 Shop from a variety of local vendors while enjoying a taste of what the Market has to offer!🥬🌽🌙🍷

06/23/2021

Get Up & Move

06/14/2021

Our diabetes support group is meeting in person. Make plans to join us.

06/14/2021

Do you or someone you know have high blood pressure? Consider enrolling in CARE Direct - a six-month self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring program. Learn how you can take steps toward a healthier future.

06/11/2021

Are you on the road to Type 2 Diabetes? For more information on changing your direction, contact the Daviess County Diabetes Coalition at 270-852-5549.