Diabetes: A Family Matter

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Steve Fetsch is now a member of Diabetes: A Family Matter
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Sharon Denham posted a status
"Working with community groups to raise awareness of risks of type 2 diabetes, everyone needs to have a role and lead positive change."
Friday
Sharon Denham posted a blog post

Community Work to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

I have been working in 4 states in the U.S. (Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi) and 11 different rural Appalachian counties to prevent type 2 diabetes. This geographic region has the highest obesity and diabetes rate and lowest physical activity…See More
Friday
Sharon Denham left a comment for R_Poom
"Hello Aoy, I hope that things are going well in your work. Please let me know if I can be of assistance to you..."
Apr 28
Sharon Denham left a comment for Janice Hopkins
"Welcome Janice, I am pleased that you have joined this Diabetes: A Family matter website. I am hoping that your coalition will begin a group page and use this as a place to communicate and send others for information."
Apr 28
Janice Hopkins is now a member of Diabetes: A Family Matter
Apr 24
Sharon Denham posted a blog post

Where Does Time Go?

It seems the older I get, the quicker time flies by.... Time seems full of good intentions! The hobby I was going to start, the event I hoped to attend, the trip I was going to take, the experience I hoped to share, and the physical activity I…See More
Apr 22
Sharon Denham posted a status
"Spring provides times to think about getting active in new ways, we need to support each other just for the health of it."
Apr 22

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Community Work to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

I have been working in 4 states in the U.S. (Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi) and 11 different rural Appalachian counties to prevent type 2 diabetes. This geographic region has the highest obesity and diabetes…

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Posted by Sharon Denham on May 11, 2012 at 8:43am

Where Does Time Go?

It seems the older I get, the quicker time flies by.... Time seems full of good intentions! The hobby I was going to start, the event I hoped to attend, the trip I was going to take, the experience I hoped to share, and the physical activity I…

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Posted by Sharon Denham on April 22, 2012 at 2:41pm

Day Light Savings Time

Greetings!

We are a week into day light savings time here on the eastern side of the U.S.A. While I do not especially enjoy the loss of the hour sleep on the night it happens, every day after that I am thankful for the extra hour…

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Posted by Sharon Denham on March 18, 2012 at 9:36am

Diabetes awareness campaign

My 12 yr old daughter, who just happens to be type 1 diabetic, has a passion for spreading the word about diabetes. She wants others to know of type 1 & 2, prevention of type 2, health & care for both types, & awareness of signs &…

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Posted by Chrishell Simmons on March 6, 2012 at 4:43am — 4 Comments

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How do we prevent type 2 diabetes in the Appalachian region?

Over the years I have learned many things about life in Appalachia, but I confess that i still have much to learn... I keep reading, observing, and listening in hopes to gain better understanding and…Continue

Started by Sharon Denham in General Nov 11, 2011.

Joining Group

As the coordinator for the Child and Family Health Services new Childhood Obesity Prevention Program Grant at OUHCOM-CHP, I would like to introduce myself and our program.  Newly funded by the Ohio…Continue

Started by Mary Kathleen Love McPherson in General Aug 18, 2011.

LATEST NEWS: Diabetes to double or triple in U.S. by 2050; According to CDC

Up to a third of U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if Americans continue to gain weight and avoid exercise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projected on Friday. Read more at the…Continue

Started by Mark D. Riley in Latest News about Diabetes Oct 27, 2010.

New Diabetes: A Family Matter Video Posted

Hello everyone,A new Diabetes: A Family Matter video is up on the web and available for viewing. This video was created by Rachel Mummey, a graduate student in Ohio University's VisCom program.…Continue

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Started by Mark D. Riley in General Jun 28, 2010.

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