State of Maryland Wellness Newsletter 11/04/2020

Nov 4, 2020 2:00 PM

NOVEMBER: Diabetes Awareness Month

Here are astonishing numbers about Diabetes in Maryland:

Nearly 50 percent of the adult population in Maryland have diabetes or prediabetes--and the number is growing.
Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in our State.

But the good news is that diabetes is generally preventable, and for those with the disease, it can be managed.

In this newsletter, you will find a quiz to determine if you are at risk for prediabetes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you will find webinars to support your health and help you manage the disease. And during the rest of November, we will present opportunities to learn more about Diabetes prevention and management.

Pre-Diabetes: Know Your Risk of Developing Diabetes

If you have not been diagnosed with diabetes, you may have pre-diabetes and not even know it. Having prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes. Prediabetes can often be reversed.

Take the Prediabetes test here

LIVE WEBINAR 11/5/2020 12:30 pm

Nutritious Ways to Prevent and Manage Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or you've discovered by taking the risk test above that you are at risk for developing diabetes, register for this live webinar! You'll learn nutritious and delicious ways to prevent or manage diabetes

LIVE WEBINAR 11/12/2020, 11:00 am

Diabetes Awareness - Facts and Myths

There are many myths about diabetes like "fruit is a healthy food, so it's okay to eat as much as I want" (false) and "medicine can control diabetes, so I don't need to watch what I eat or engage in exercise" (false). Learn the facts and debunk the myths in this Diabetes Awareness live webinar!

Exercise plays a key role in preventing and managing diabetes. November's Healthy U courses provide you with exercises that are appropriate for any fitness level. These two courses will show you how to "Get Fit While You Sit" with chair exercises and how to "Step Up to Good Health" with walking tips to make walking safe and fun. Attend both webinars and earn a certificate suitable for framing!