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If you’re ready to start a new chapter, but don’t know where to get started, reach out to our program coordinator at 301-501-6161 (Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM).
Garrett County Nutrition Resources,
Recipes, and Classes
GARRETT COUNTY, MARYLAND
Let’s get started!
Kickstart a healthier lifestyle and improve your wellbeing by learning how to make a few small changes today! You’ll find tips from local experts and ways to get connected to resources that may help you with your wellbeing journey!
Step One is all about understanding where you’re at, and learning a little bit more about your possible risk for developing prediabetes. From there you’ll know what resources you need the most and be able to connect with a professional.
The Garrett County Health Department’s Office of Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics is coordinating this campaign in partnership with Garrett County Health Planning Council’s Diabetes Ad-Hoc Committee.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Coming soon!
Step 1
The first step is often the hardest – but not this time! Take the Prediabetes Risk Test to understand your risk for prediabetes and/or developing type 2 diabetes.
Once you complete the prediabetes risk test (developed by the CDC and American Diabetes Association), you will have a better understanding of your current risk level.
With this information, you will be able to evaluate prediabetes/diabetes prevention programs and services in Garrett County to find the best fit for you.
Many of the diabetes prevention programs and services offered in Garrett County are available at no cost (for elligible individuals) or covered by insurance. Additionally, there are several community resources that are available to the public free of charge.
If you already have type 2 diabetes, please skip to the section below with resources and classes available in Garrett County.
Step 2
Get connected with local programs and services.
Step 3
Learn more about healthy lifestyle resources in Garrett County.
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In Maryland, diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations,adult-onset blindness and a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. (Maryland vital Statistics)
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Amy Ritchie MS, RD, LD
(301-334-7730) at the Garrett County Health Dept.
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