The Pueblo Chieftain Online - Education, exercise help to battle diabetes

The Pueblo Chieftain Online - Education, exercise help to battle diabetesThe CDC and the ADA report many people with type 2 diabetes can control their blood glucose by ‘following a healthy meal plan and exercise program, losing excess weight, and taking oral medications.’ ± What public-health services do Pueblo citizens find to be most important to them? The Pueblo City-County Health Department did a survey and conducted focus groups last year and found the following: The most important services are food safety/food establishment inspections, communicable disease control, the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program for pregnant and nursing moms and their children, immunizations, emergency preparedness, programs that promote health behaviors, and family planning.