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Diabetes Committee

About

The Diabetes Committee aims to improve the health and well-being of Marylanders by decreasing the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes. The Committee:​

  1. Supports implementation of the Maryla​nd Diabetes Action Plan​ and MDH programs promoting healthy living for the prevention of diabetes and prediabetes. 

  2. Works with community partners to increase enrollment in the National Diabetes Preventions Program (DPP) lifestyle change program, Diabetes Self-Management and Education (DSMES) programs, and broader healthy lifestyle programs.

The Department’s Diabetes pages have more information about diabetes risk factors and ongoing activities to help Maryland residents prevent and manage diabetes.​​