Background
Purchase Area Diabetes Connection is a coalition of health professionals and community members whose goal is to increase diabetes awareness and promote Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support and Diabetes Prevention Programs. Our vision is to reduce the burden of diabetes in our community.
This group puts on the Purchase Area Health Expo each fall.
If you are interested in learning more or becoming involved, contact Chair DeAnna Leonard at 270-444-9625 ext. 107 or dleonard@purchaseheatlh.org
Meeting:
- Third Wednesday of the month at 2:00pm
- Meet via Zoom or conference call
- Chair: Deanna Leonard; dleonard@purchaseheatlh.org
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Healthy Plate:
www.Choosemyplate.gov – learn about what makes up a healthy plate and get recipes
www.diabetesfoodhub.org – recipes from American Diabetes Association and meal planning helps.
Added Sugars
Resources: www.supertracker.usda.gov/ find out how many calories you are getting from added sugars.
Making a Healthy Pop