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Montgomery Conference
to Focus on Reversing Diabetes and Obesity Trends in Alabama
Auburn, March 23, 2004---“Reversing
Diabetes and Obesity Trends in Alabama Through the Promotion of
Lifestyle Changes,” is the theme for the third annual Diabetes
Conference April 1 and 2 at the Governors House Hotel and Conference
Center in Montgomery.
Sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative
Extension System, the two-day event will provide the latest
information on diabetes and childhood obesity.
Alabama ranks first in the nation in
number of diabetes cases, and the state is also facing a childhood
obesity epidemic.
“Through education, the Extension
System hopes to help people who are diabetic and/or obese, and those
who love them, learn to manage and possibly prevent chronic conditions
associated with diabetes and obesity,” said Dr. Evelyn Crayton,
Extension assistant director, family and community programs.
Workshops will provide updates on
Alabama diabetes and childhood obesity statistics, diabetes foot care,
nutrient and drug interaction, nutrition and diet management, diabetes
flu and pneumonia prevention, exercise and physical activity, chronic
wound care, psychosocial aspects of coping with chronic disease and
grant opportunities in obesity and diabetes.
Results of a study of obesity in three
Alabama county schools will be discussed by Extension Food Scientist
Dr. Jean Weese on Thursday afternoon.
A one-hour panel discussion scheduled
for Thursday night will feature Cooperative Extension agents from
several counties who will share results of their diabetes cooking
schools.
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