Maryland Department of Health
Wellness Council

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Diabetes Committee

​​​​The main goal of the Diabetes Committee is to improve the health and well-being of Marylanders by decreasing the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes. The Diabetes Committee will reach this goal by: providing input on implementing strategies outlined in the Maryla​nd Diabetes Action Plan​; work with community partners, existing organizations, and committee partners to increase utilization of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle change program, and diabetes self-management and education​ (DSMES) programs; and provide input on surveys sent to CDC-recognized lifestyle change programs and DSMES programs. The Diabetes Committee along with the Maryland Department of Health Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control has developed a comprehensive action plan with measurable objectives and shared activities to reduce the burden of diabetes in Maryland.  

Staff Contact 

Emily Tolbert


Meeting Dates 

2022​​

2021​​​


2020


2019


2018

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