CDKC Diabetes Prevention Program

We love FoodShare South Carolina day! Thanks to Duke Energy and Diabetes Free SC for feeding our MOMs!

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What Is Prediabetes Changes in lifestyle — such as managing food choices, losing weight and increasing physical activity — can help return blood glucose levels to normal in people with prediabetes.

Yesterday, DHEC Director Dr. Edward Simmer and Public Health Director Dr. Brannon Traxler joined City of Columbia Government Councilman Edward McDowell Jr., Councilwoman Tina Herbert, and Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Brussells for a event, spotlighting the disease's impact across South Carolina and our nation.

Diabetes is the 8th-leading cause of death in South Carolina. 500,000 adults in South Carolina have diabetes, 120,000 South Carolinians are estimated to have diabetes but are unaware they have it, and another 1.4 million South Carolinians have prediabetes. DHEC encourages residents to talk to their doctor about testing for diabetes and to learn the healthy lifestyle tips that help prevent the disease: https://scdhec.gov/health/diseases-conditions/diabetes.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

We'll be sharing tips, resources and information on diabetes. To start, make sure you are signed up for the First Friday Newsletter. You'll get the latest news and health information from the Diabetes Action Council of South Carolina (DAC) right into your inbox.

➡️ https://inittogethersc.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=224373a7fda5798bf51b0f0e9&id=816d032615

We all need a few extra greens today!

Find locally grown produce in your area at CertifiedSC.com.

All you need is a plate to get the right balance of vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates. The Diabetes Plate Method is an easy way to create healthy meals that can help manage blood sugar.

Kicking off October by celebrating fall produce. 🍂

Look for the logo where you shop to support local farmers and for the freshest products. Find local near you at CertifiedSC.com.

Carbohydrates Part of a Healthful Diabetes Diet A common nutrition myth is that individuals with diabetes need to avoid carbohydrates. While individuals with diabetes must be mindful, they don't need to avoid carbohydrates altogether.

Whether in your neighborhood, at a local park, around the mall or at a gym, adding walking into your daily routine is one of the best things you can do to improve your health. Check out these other 5 benefits of walking ⬇️

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/5-surprising-benefits-of-walking

3 Strategies for Successful Meal Planning Planning ahead helps relieve mealtime stress. Follow these three steps and you’ll be planning and prepping nutritious and delicious meals that fit your preferences and lifestyle!