kynect:In FY 22 we requested LHD's claim their site in kynect and become a KY Partner. You may begin adding resources to your site at any time in FY 23. Please use the tutorial videos and materials found at the CHFS kynect website page to guide you. https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Pages/kynectres.aspx
If you need further assistance please reach out to julie.steber@ky.gov or tracy.williams@ky.gov
Diabetes currently affects one in ten people worldwide. Understanding the condition is the first step towards managing and preventing it. In conjunction with the World Diabetes Day 2022 focus on access to diabetes education, the IDF School of Diabetes has developed a new online education platform to help people with diabetes and those who care for them to make informed decisions about their condition.
Get ready to participate in a 5K virtually your way in November! Run, bike, walk, yoga, tennis...pick your activity and complete the 5K all in one activity session.Register Download Flyer
No call this month. Attend REDCap training on Quarterly reporting Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes, 2022. A Consensus Report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Download
The Camp Hendon office at 1640 Lyndon Farm Court - Louisville, KY
All are welcome to join past camper and long-time volunteer Kari Smith as she teaches us how to make Friendship Bracelets - a camp favorite! Supplies provided or you are welcome to bring your own.
Upcoming T1D Moms Dinners
Moms Dinner Out is open to any mom/female guardian of a child with T1D. You do not have to be a Camp Hendon family to attend. Feel free to invite other moms/guardians to join us!Attendees pay for their own meals. Please RSVP to Lori by noon on the date of dinner at 502-544-1954 or lobryant@camphendon.org.
New health department staff can add themselves to the KDPCP mailings, including the quarterly newsletter through the sign up link below. Once you have completed the sign up form, email diabetes@ky.gov to let us know what areas you need to be tagged on (example:DPP, DPP coaches, KDPCP Monthly Notes, HLWD etc.)
Introducing Diabetes Kickstart, a newly released series of animated videos created by the CDC and designed to raise awareness of and access to DSMES services. They are based on the ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors™ framework and end with a call to action to seek a referral for DSMES.
New training available on TRAIN Kentucky is designed to help the CHW understand the basics of nutrition and how they can implement their knowledge in their clients’ lives. The following topics will be discussed; Effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar, Foods containing carbohydrates, and Information on the new nutrition labels. It will also discuss; Choosing healthy foods can help manage diabetes and managing diabetes can help delay or prevent complications. CHWs who complete the module will earn 1CHW CEU. Link to Train Module
If you're looking for ways to help your patients reduce added sugar, Splenda Toolkit is a great resource. Request Samples
