Calvert County Health Department
- Adult Evaluation Reviews (AERS)
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
- Developmental Disabilities Program
- Health Equity Program
- Health Insurance Programs
- Home and Community-Based Services
- Maternal and Child Health
- Medical Assistance Program
- Medical Assistance Transportation Program
- Reproductive Health
- Reproductive Health Clinic Schedule
- Child Safety Seats
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Screening
- Diabetes and Prediabetes
- E-Cigarettes and Vaping
- Heart Health
- Injury Prevention
- Oral Cancer Prevention
- Poison Prevention
- Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program
- Skin Cancer Awareness
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Stroke Awareness
- Tobacco Cessation for Pregnant Women
- Tobacco Use Prevention
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which your blood glucose (sugar) levels are too high. Over time, high levels of blood glucose can damage the nerves and small blood vessels of the eyes, kidneys, and heart. Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have “prediabetes” — glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Early detection and treatment can reduce the risk of developing complications from diabetes.
Know Your Numbers:
The A1C test measures your average blood glucose for the past 2-3 months
RESULT | A1C |
Normal: | < 5.7% |
Prediabetes: | 5.7%-6.4% |
Diabetes: | ≥ 6.5% |
Living Well with DiabetesLiving Well with Diabetes is a 6-week self-management workshop for those with type II diabetes and pre-diabetes. Learn the keys to take charge of your diabetes. Classes are free, but registration is required.
Living Well with Diabetes Class Schedule
Call to register: 410-535-5400, x459
Register on-line |
For additional classes, visit CalvertHealth Hospital
Prevention
- Healthy Weight
Staying at a healthy weight can help you prevent and manage problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol, and high blood glucose. - Healthy Eating * Staying at a healthy weight can help you prevent and manage problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol, and high blood glucose.
* Eating well to maintain a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It can seem hard to make healthy food choices, particularly if you are on a budget and short on time. But there are some simple steps you can take to help you and your family eat healthier. Choose one or two of these suggestions to start today.
* Use a grocery list when shopping for food to help you choose more fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
* Buy leaner meats (such as chicken, turkey and lean cuts of pork or beef such as sirloin or chuck roast) and lower fat dairy products (like low-fat or skim milk and yogurt).
* Buy whole grain breads and cereals.
* Save money by buying less soda, sweets and chips or other snack foods. - Physical Activity
Even if you’ve never exercised before, you can find ways to add physical activity to your day. Physical activity can be beneficial even if it is not strenuous. Incorporating physical activity into your life can greatly improve overall health.
Having diabetes means COVID-19 can be more dangerous for you.
Learn more about diabetes: mdh-dl-calchd-communityhealthcchd@maryland.gov