A new diabetes program for persons 18 years of age or older is being introduced at the as well as individuals with diabetes. …
March 13, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: H R Holman, Public Information Voice: 405 425-4361 Cell: 405 520-9902
Health Department introduces a Diabetes outreach, prevention and education program
A new diabetes program for persons 18 years of age or older is being introduced at the Oklahoma City-County Health Department The new program will begin in June in the Latino community and will feature screenings to identify people at-risk, pre-diabetics, as well as individuals with diabetes Clients identified as diabetics or pre-diabetics will be referred to local physicians Persons found to be at risk or identified as pre-diabetics will be enrolled in the health department year-long follow-up program Prevention-focused, the new program educates people to make quality lifestyle changes Classes will include components on exercise, nutrition, weight reduction, smoking cessation, self-management and goal setting A major part of the program will be directed to the uninsured and underinsured population of the county People with diabetes suffer from a host of disease-related problems, but the link between diabetes and coronary heart disease is by far the most pressing
issue in the care and management of the diabetic patient More than 80 of people with diabetes die of coronary heart disease or stroke People with diabetes develop heart disease earlier in life than people without diabetes Adults with diabetes are more likely to suffer from hypertension Heart disease is often more fatal for people with diabetes than for people without diabetes Obesity is a key risk factor for Diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure Weight loss can reduce these risks Diabetes is ranked sixth as the leading cause of death and the number two reason for hospitalizations According to the American Diabetes Association, one in three Americans born in the year 2000 will develop Diabetes in their lifetime Along with various partners, the Oklahoma City-County Health Department will help those at risk to make lifestyle changes that can prevent or delay the onset of Diabetes This could increase the healthy life span of these residents
For more information on this program call the Senior Services Program at 405 4254469 or 425-4352 For other programs and services, call 427-8651 or go the OCCHD website at:
http://wwwcchdoccom
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