Diabetes Management and Diabetes Prevention Basics

At Diabetes Management and Diabetes Prevention Basics in Lanham, MD, we are dedicated to empowering the African American and Latinx communities through our free, comprehensive education series under Holy Cross Health's Equitable Wellness Initiative. Our Diabetes Management course offers three engaging classes focusing on essential skills such as monitoring blood sugar levels, understanding their significance, meal planning, and enhancing physical activity. Similarly, Diabetes Prevention Basics consists of three informative 90-minute sessions designed to equip participants with practical strategies to prevent diabetes through simple lifestyle modifications. Attendees will gain insights into the relationship between blood sugar and diabetes, receive guidance on healthy food choices, learn stress management techniques, and develop plans to increase their activity levels and quit smoking. This initiative not only emphasizes health and nutrition education but also fosters community support. Participants completing the management series will receive a box of fresh produce from Hungry Harvest, promoting continued healthy choices beyond our sessions.