In My Community

Live Empowered

Live Empowered is a faith based diabetes prevention and management program reaching over 58,000 individuals in Baltimore.  The program entails a series of workshops taking place in the church setting.  The program is delivered through the health ministries in each church with support and classes taught by our CDE and other qualified ADA program staff. The churches embed the program into other activities to promote diabetes prevention and management.  As part of this initiative ADA provides access to screenings during Diabetes Awareness Month.  Live Empowered has been endorsed by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and the leadership of the United Missionary Baptist Convention.  This program is being tracked for awareness impact. 

For more information contact:  Tracy Newsome at tnewsome@diabetes.org or 410-265-0075 ext:  4679

Rally to STOP Diabetes

Rally to STOP diabetes is a week-long call surrounding Diabetes Alert Day on March 28, 2013.  The effort includes a region-wide series of events to include interactive educational programs for all that will take place at a variety of places.  Access to risk and glucose screenings will take place across the greater Baltimore region.  The events do not end when the week is over, but are sustained through our continuous year-round efforts in the community and in the workplace.
 

For more information contact:  Matthew Muench at mmuench@diabetes.org or 410-265-0075 ext:  4669

Diabetes Camp

Kids with diabetes often feel like they're the only ones living with diabetes – but not at Diabetes Camp! At Lions Camp Merrick, kids have a great time making new friends and participating in fun outdoor activities like hiking, swimming and canoeing. Trained staff, who often have diabetes themselves, help campers manage blood glucose while helping them build confidence in managing their diabetes.

For more information, contact Julie Frieman at jfrieman@diabetes.org or 410-265-0075 ext. 4677

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Family Connections

Learning to live with diabetes doesn’t happen overnight – and you don’t have to do it alone. The American Diabetes Association is here for your family when you need us most — every day. Register for our Family Connections newsletter and have year-round information on up-to-date research, advocacy events and Family Fun Day events!

For more information, contact Julie Frieman at jfrieman@diabetes.org or 410-265-0075 ext. 4677

Family Link Ambassadors

If your child was recently diagnosed with diabetes, it's often helpful to talk to others who've been there. Who knows better than someone who’s lived through it? Your Maryland Family Link Ambassadors can help you and your family by answering questions about growing up with diabetes and connecting you to other families with diabetes in your area. Many of them worked at our camp for children with diabetes, and all of them want to meet you and your family!

For more information, contact Julie Frieman at jfrieman@diabetes.org or 410-265-0075 ext. 4677

Stop Diabetes @ Work

The Stop Diabetes @ Work initiative can help you and your colleagues take charge of your health and reduce your risk for this growing epidemic.
The majority of American adults spends more time in the workplace than anywhere else. Get the American Diabetes Association’s expert advice on weight management, healthy eating and physical activity for your company, and experience a happier, healthier workforce.

For more information Contact: JoAnne deBettencourt at jdebettencourt@diabetes.org or 410-265-0075 ext: 4676

Health Fairs/Lectures

The Maryland Chapter has a staff of highly qualified volunteers who attend community events to educate individuals and groups about diabetes prevention and management.

For more information contact:  Matthew Muench at mmuench@diabetes.org or 410-265-0075 ext: 4669