Diabetes Management and Diabetes Prevention Basics

Located in Chevy Chase, MD, Diabetes Management and Diabetes Prevention Basics is a crucial component of Holy Cross Health's Equitable Wellness Initiative, aimed at addressing health disparities impacting the African American and Latinx communities. Our free, engaging 3-class series provides participants with the essential knowledge to effectively manage diabetes. You'll learn about monitoring blood sugar levels, understanding their implications, planning nutritious meals, and adopting a more active lifestyle. Our Diabetes Prevention Basics course features three interactive 90-minute sessions designed to empower attendees with practical strategies to prevent diabetes through manageable lifestyle modifications. Participants will gain valuable insights into the relationship between blood sugar and diabetes, physical activity, healthy eating, stress management, and smoking cessation. To further support your journey, individuals who complete the series will receive a complimentary box of fresh produce from Hungry Harvest, underscoring our commitment to health education, nutrition, and disease management.