This is from our May 2010 Article
The American Diabetes Association estimates that almost 24 million
adults and children in the United States are diagnosed with
diabetes. If you are one of those, you know how confusing and
frustrating it can be to maintain your blood glucose and adjust to
your new lifestyle. Locally, there are many programs to help you
with your diabetes management including medications, diabetes
supplies, meal planning, physical activity and more. Here is a brief
overview of the programs for the three lower Eastern Shore counties.
SOMERSET:
Free Diabetes Clinic at the Somerset County Health Department for
county residents age 18 and over. Provides HbA1c, blood glucose, and
blood pressure testing and diabetes education management assistance
by a registered dietician and diabetes educator consultant. For
those that qualify, diabetes supplies and medication vouchers are
available. Call 410-523-1760.
Diabetes Education Program at
McCready Health Foundation. Comprehensive program recognized by the
American Diabetes Association (ADA). Includes monthly sessions and
4-week group sessions for diabetics and their families. Taught by a
certified diabetes educator and a registered dietician. While there
is a fee for the program, it is covered by many insurance providers.
Call 410-968-1200, x3349.
Free Diabetes Support Group at
McCready Health Foundation meets monthly. Call 410-968-1200 for
details.
WICOMICO:
Diabetes Self Management and Medication Nutrition Therapy
Education at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Comprehensive group
and individual educational sessions led by a certified diabetes
educator and a registered dietician. Meal planning, individualized
instruction on medications and blood glucose monitoring are
available. The program is recognized by the ADA. Day and evening
sessions are available. A doctors referral is required. There is a
fee for the program and it is covered by many insurance providers.
Call 410-543-7061.
Free Diabetes Support Group at Peninsula
Regional Medical Center meets monthly. Speakers on a variety of
topics. Light refreshments are offered. Call 410-543-7061.
Free
Pump Club at Peninsula Regional Medical Center meets monthly prior
to the Support Group. Call 410-543-7061.
Diabetes Kids Support
Program at Peninsula Regional Medical Center provides mentoring
support. Call 410-749-0085.
Apple Discount Drugs, Fruitland,
Maryland offers free meter instruction education and basic diabetes
management information. Call 410-749-8401.
Peninsula Diabetes
Center affiliated with Peninsula Cardiology Associates provides
individualized, quality education and disease management programs
and services to all adults with diabetes. Director Caroline Mansy is
a nurse practitioner and certified diabetic educator. Educational
sessions, insulin pump management, cardiac risk assessment and
prevention, and general disease medical management are available.
Call 410-543-8240.
WORCESTER:
Free Diabetes Clinic for county residents age 18 and over at
Atlantic General Hospital. Provides HbA1c, blood glucose, and blood
pressure testing, management of diabetes. Educational assistance by
a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator. For those
that qualify, diabetes supplies and medication vouchers are
available. Call 410-641-9703.
Diabetes Education Program at
Atlantic General Hospital. ADA recognized comprehensive group and
individual educational sessions led by a certified diabetes educator
and a registered dietician for persons with diabetes and their
families. There is a fee for the program. Call 410-641-9073.
Free Diabetes Self-Management Education program. Locations in Snow
Hill and Pocomoke. Team taught by staff from Atlantic General
Hospital and the Worcester County Health Department including a
certified diabetes educator, registered dietician, and certified
exercise specialist. Six sessions. Call 410-632-1100, x1102
Free Diabetes Support Group at Atlantic General Hospital meets
monthly in Ocean Pines and Berlin. Call 410-641-9703
Free
Diabetes Support Group sponsored by the Worcester County Health
Department meets monthly in Snow Hill and Pocomoke. Call
410-632-1100, x1102.
Free Diabetes Prevention Program -
Lifestyle Balance. A nutrition and physical activity behavior change
program sponsored by the Worcester County Health Department. Program
meets 3 days/week for 16-weeks. Led by an exercise specialist and
registered dietician. Incentives, education and lifestyle coaching.
Call 410-632-0056.
Article written by Sharon Cooper
Tri-County Diabetes Alliance Chairperson and
Health Educator at
the Wicomico County Health Department
Chronic Disease Prevention
Program
NEED HELP WITH DIABETES???
The Somerset County Health Department and the
Atlantic Health Center are currently providing an
extensive program offering a variety of diabetes services. We
understand the importance of
diabetes management which is why we have
devised a team of healthcare professionals to help you on this
journey. These professionals can provide education and encouragement
to help you take better control of your health.
The following health care
professionals are available to provide the services described.
Diabetes Educator:
will teach you about the day to day care of your diabetes;
can help you with monitoring your blood sugar, healthy ways to cope
with diabetes, reduce your risks for diabetes related complications,
teach you about your specific medications, refer you to self
-management classes, and much more.
Registered Dietitian:
an expert in food and nutrition, the dietitian will help you find a
meal plan that works for you, can teach you about healthy food
preparation, reading food labels choosing healthier foods,
increasing your level of physical activity, and much more.
Clinician:
will look after your overall health as well as diabetes management;
help with your glucose testing, medications, answer any overall
health questions and concerns, and much more.
Both the Somerset County Health Department and the
Atlantic Health Center are holding FREE* diabetes
clinics with the purpose of providing additional help to people who
might be having some difficulty managing their diabetes. The
following is the information on each clinic and a contact number.
Clinic Locations and Time
Somerset County Health Department
Where: 7920 Crisfield Highway, Westover, MD.
21871
When: Every other Monday
Time: 8:30-12 noon
Call:
443-523-1760 (for schedule and appointment)
Upcoming Dates: May 3 & 17; June
7 & 21
Atlantic Health Center
Where: Atlantic Health Center
When:
Every other Thursday
Time: 8:30-12 noon
Call: 410-641-9703 (for schedule and
appointment)
Upcoming Dates: May 13 & 27 ; June 10 & 24
Each appointment consists of:
-
FREE Glucometer and Strips for those who
qualify
-
Voucher for medications* (restrictions
apply)
-
A1C Finger-stick and Blood Glucose Test
-
Blood Pressure Screening
-
ADA Risk Assessment
-
Dietitian- Nutrition Consultation
-
Diabetes Educator Consultation
*Requirements:
Somerset or Worcester
Co. residents or employee; 18 years or older
You are not
alone when it comes to taking care of your diabetes. We are
here to be a part of your health care team to manage your
diabetes and take care of your health.
Remember
YOU are
the most important person on your team!
CALL US!
Free Smoking Group
Smoking Cessation Programs
Sponsored by the Worcester County Health
Department
Berlin Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Tuesdays, 5-6 pm,
April 6th- June 22nd.
Pocomoke Health Center, 400 A- Walnut Street, Thursdays, 5-6 pm,
April 8th-June 24th. .
For more information or to enroll please call the Prevention
Services Unit of the Worcester County Health Department at
410-632-1100.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES- MORE MATTERS
The message to eat your fruits and vegetables is heard all
the time, yet so many still find this simple recommendation
difficult to achieve. Just walk into your favorite grocery
store, wander over to the produce area and WOW!! The colors and
variety are breathtaking! And availability today of so many
fruits and vegetables that in the past you would never see on a
year round basis is astounding. Imagine strawberries in
December, mango in November, and squash in February. So why do
so m any struggle with eating more of these delicious foods?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
and the
USDA both
recommend at least 5 servings per day or more. We crave these
delicious and healthy foods but get far fewer than recommended,
like only 2-3 per day. Why are these foods important to eat more
of each day? There are so many reasons! First is all the variety
and texture they add to your food choices. They are convenient
and nutritious in any form- fresh, frozen, canned, dried or in a
juice. They add all the fiber we need to fill us up and keep our
digestive system content. They are naturally low in calories and
high in nutrients. They are quick and fun to eat. And dont
forget they taste great!
So here are a few
suggestions and ideas to check out and realize with just a little
thought and effort, fruits and vegetables can become more convenient
and take a front row seat to your healthy eating plans!
Add
fruit to your cereal, oatmeal, waffles or pancakes at breakfast.
Create your own yogurt flavors with plain yogurt and different
combinations of fresh fruit.
Snack on raw vegetables or fruits
instead of chips or pretzels. Keep sugar snap peas, raisins or
carrot sticks in your car, your office or your backpack.
Use
chunky salsa instead of thick, creamy snack dips.
Drink 100%
juice instead of coffee, tea, or soda.
Going out to lunch?
Take a trip to the grocery salad bar. Use lots of dark green leaves
and other vegetables instead of piling on all of the extras like
eggs, bacon and cheese.
Add frozen veggies to any pasta dish.
It's an easy way to get in another serving of the good stuff.
Keep fruits and vegetables in line of sight. Grapes, oranges,
bananas, and apples make a colorful bowl arrangement on the table.
If you see them, you will eat them.
Dried fruit is just as
portable as potato chips -- and less messy.
When cooking
vegetables, makes 2-3 times more than you need and store the extra
away for tomorrow.
Add your own beans and vegetables
(tomatoes, spinach, peppers, cabbage) to canned and quick-serve
soups.
If you have pizza, load on extra veggies and pineapple
instead of fatty meats and extra cheese.
Try berries, melons
or dates for a naturally sweet dessert
Frozen fruit and
veggies are nearly as healthy as the fresh stuff, and only take
minutes to prepare.
Combine fruit with your main meal courses.
Raisins, apples and tangerine slices add sweet, crunchy variety to a
salad. Apples complement pork, pineapple is great with fish, and
orange slices are perfect with chicken.
So enjoy those new found
pleasures of delicious fruits and vegetables. Including them into
your meal plan for diabetes management is not a difficult task if
you try to use the suggestions above. You may find by adding these
more nutritious foods to your day you will eat less of the unhealthy
choices and learn to manage your blood sugar levels better, while
enjoying some mouth watering foods!
Spanish Omelet
 This tasty dish provides a healthy array of
vegetables and can be used for breakfast, brunch, or any meal! Serve
with fresh fruit salad and a whole grain dinner roll.
Ingredients:
5 small potatoes sliced (can leave peels on for more
fiber!)
Vegetable cooking spray
½ medium onion, minced
1
small zucchini, sliced
1½ cups green/red peppers, sliced thin
5 medium mushrooms, sliced
3 whole eggs, beaten
5 egg whites,
beaten
Pepper and herbs, to taste
3 ounces shredded part-skim
mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp. low-fat parmesan cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 °F.
Cook potatoes in boiling water until
tender.
In a nonstick pan, add vegetable spray and warm at
medium heat.
Add onion and sautι until brown. Add vegetables
and sautι until tender but not brown.
In a medium mixing bowl,
slightly beat eggs and egg whites, pepper, herbs and low-fat
mozzarella cheese. Stir egg-cheese mixture into the cooked
vegetables.
In a 10-inch pie pan or ovenproof skillet, add
vegetable spray and transfer potatoes and egg mixture to pan.
Sprinkle with low-fat parmesan cheese and bake until firm and brown
on top, about 2030 minutes.
Remove omelet from oven, cool for
10 minutes, and cut into five pieces.
Nutrition Information
(Serving Size 1/5 of omelet)
Calories260
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 135mg
Sodium 120 mg.
Total Carbohydrate 30g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Exchanges:
Meat 2
Bread 2
Vegetable ⅔
Fat 2
Eating Well & Recipes
For more recipes click below
Eating Well & Recipes
To help find a diabetes educator in your area,
contact 1-800-Teamup4 or the American Association of
Diabetes Educators website which is
www.diabeteseducator.org
.
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