Reducing Your Risk - the Diabetes Prevention Program

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 21, Season 4 Type 2 Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects many Kentuckians.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares the risk factors that many people face and how we can take steps to prevent or delay the onset of this chronic condition.  She also outlines a program sponsored by Family and Consumer Sciences Extension in partnership with UK Healthcare Barnstable Brown, the Diabetes Prevention Program, which is availble in communities across Kentucky. For more information click the links below. Diabetes Risk Test Diabetes Prevention Program Diabetes Prevention and Control Program