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 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
Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes. Approximately 1 in 3 adults are at risk for developing prediabetes. An estimated 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes. 9 out of 10 people with prediabetes don't know they have it.
Could you be at risk for prediabetes? Take the test:
Prevent T2 Program
In person workshops are available both day and evening. Classes are no cost to you and are currently forming. Registration is required. Please complete the Registration form or call 410-535-5400, x355 or x514 to register. Confirmation calls will be made one week prior to start dates.
Designed for those with prediabetes, this year-long lifestyle change program is divided into 16 weekly sessions followed by monthly sessions. The program goal is to reduce body weight by 4-5% and increase physical activity by 150 minutes per week. Every 2.2 pounds of weight lost = reduced risk of diabetes.
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Learn more about diabetes: mdh-dl-calchd-communityhealthcchd@maryland.gov
