07/08/26
When Stockton, California resident Bernetta Stewart was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, she wanted to better understand how nutrition could support her long-term health.
That’s when she was introduced to Abbott’s Healthy Food Rx program by a local community health worker, Karen Douglas, through the local church they attend together. With guidance from Karen and through participation in Healthy Food Rx, Bernetta gained new skills, habits and confidence in the kitchen to cook healthier.
“The food box taught me how to eat healthier and helped me maintain a better quality of life,” said Stewart. “I am now more mindful of the foods I eat and feel more confident in managing my health.”
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