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Wegovy pill could increase access to obesity treatment
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first pill version of a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, a move that could significantly widen access to the treatment for obesity. The once-daily Wegovy pill, made by Danish company Novo Nordisk, is expected to launch in early January. Novo
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Healthy Happenings: MyPlate makes portion control simple
BY LAKEAN MEADE, RN November is National Diabetes Month, and one of the easiest ways to manage or prevent diabetes starts right on your plate. The MyPlate method makes portion control simple — no measuring cups needed: ½ plate veggies & fruits – fill up on color and fiber ¼ plate whole grains or starches
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State health initiative focuses on diabetes
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The focus of January’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is diabetes, a disease that impacts nearly one in seven Kentucky adults. “Almost 14% of Kentucky adults — that’s more than 480,000 people — have diabetes and another 14% of adults have pre-diabetes, which increases their risk of becoming diabetic
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Big Sandy Health Care shines spotlight on community health workers during Diabetes Awareness Month
PRESTONSBURG — As November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, Big Sandy Health Care is celebrating the vital role that Community Health Workers (CHWs) play in helping patients manage diabetes. Through tailored support, ongoing education and compassionate care, CHWs empower patients to take charge of their health and improve their quality of life. Community Health Workers are
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Martin County Health Department revives Diabetes Prevention Program, offers free classes and A1C testing
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Health Department is bringing back its diabetes prevention and control program, offering residents new resources to combat the widespread disease. “We’re rolling out several new initiatives,” said Health Department Director Eric Mills. “And we’re excited to have Lakean Meade join us as the new diabetes program
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Men’s Health Month a reminder to schedule preventive screenings
BY MELISSA PATRICK KY HEALTH NEWS Men’s Health Month in June is a reminder for men to think about their health and consider making some screening appointments that could lengthen, or even save, their lives. Why is it so important for men to take care of themselves? For one thing, on average in the United
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How to avoid vision problems from diabetes
BY JOSEPH BROWN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Diabetes is a disease so prevalent in the U.S. that it is considered an epidemic. In Kentucky, according to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 13.6% of the adult population has diagnosed diabetes, seventh in the nation. Another 33.8% of Kentuckians have been diagnosed as having pre-diabetes. Diabetes can result
