How Can I Be More Active : SMART HUB for Diabetes Prevention : What We Do : South Heartland District Health Department

Regular exercise helps prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, adults with type 2 diabetes should get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity per week.

Ideally, weekly exercise would be spread over at least three days, with no more than two days passing without some form of activity. Weekly workouts should include resistance, or strength training at least two or three days, preferably on nonconsecutive days.

There are many benefits to regular physical activity. Exercise can help you:

Lose weight
Lower your blood sugar
Boost your sensitivity to insulin – which helps keep your blood sugar within a normal range

Check out 20 minutes of exercises - with seated demonstration

Here are some local ways to be more active...

SMART HUB for Diabetes Prevention

Community Health Improvement

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is developed from the Community Health Needs Assessment. Priority objectives are developed to address determined priority areas of need. Collaborative work groups (1) evaluate data and trends to (2) develop goals and strategies to (3) implement interventions.

To view South Heartland District's CHIP progress, click here.

How Healthy Are We?

Local Health Data from the South Heartland District Health Department provides health information for residents of Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster counties. Three survey reports provide information on health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. Click here for more information

Vaccination Program

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program helps immunize children whose parents or guardians cannot afford it. This helps ensure that all children have a better chance of receiving recommended immunizations on time. Vaccines available through the VFC Program are those recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These vaccines protect babies, young children, and teens from 16 diseases.