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Last Updated:
July 24, 2008

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Illinois Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Fayette County Health Department
 

American Diabetes Alert Day is March 27
Take the test to see if you are at risk
OR
To learn more about your risk and it's complications, get your Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decision) today.

Diabetes Risk Test

Diabetes PHD
 

Take Action Now to lower your risk:

Get physical activity every day

Eat less fat and salt

Eat more fiber - choose whole grains, fruits, vegetables and beans

Stay at a healthy weight

Stop smoking- ask your provider to help Call the Illinois Quitline - 866-QuitYes

Know your risk factors

Get tested for diabetes

Illinois Diabetes 
Prevention & Control Program

The mission of the Illinois Diabetes Prevention and Control Program is to lessen the burden of diabetes through prevention and intervention activities.

Fayette County Health Department's Diabetes Prevention and Control Program offers a variety of services to local residents including:

Quarterly Educational Meetings

Assistance with Glucose Monitoring Machines

Free newsletters and diabetes literature

Flu and pneumonia shots available

Free booklets, brochures and pamphlets

Self management instructions

Referrals to medical doctors and specialists

For a calendar of local events and activities, click here.

To read the latest newsletter, click here.

To learn more about diabetes prevention and control, and diabetes complications, please us the links below.
Take Control NOW of the ABC's of diabetes and live a long and healthy life.

A is for A1C
The A1C (A-one-C) test-short for hemoglobin A1C- measures your average blood glucose (sugar) over the last 3 months. 
Suggested target: Below 7

B is for blood pressure
High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard.
Suggested target: below 130/80

C is for cholesterol
Bad cholesterol, of LDL, builds up and clogs your arteries.
Suggested LDL target: below 100
Reduce your Risk
Recently Diagnosed
General Information
American Diabetes Association National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
National Diabetes Education Program USDA Diabetes Information
USDA Diabetes Information for Women Latino Diabetes Association
 

Children with Diabetes
Children with Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
 

Diabetes Related Conditions
The Neuropathy Association American Heart Association
National Stroke Association National Kidney Foundation
National Eye Institute Prevent Blindness America
American Podiatric Medical Association Simple Steps to Better Dental Health
 

Nutrition
American Dietetic Association Diabetic Recipes
Diabetic Cooking Changing Life with Diabetes
 

Exercise
Steps to a Healthier US Everyday Choices for a Healthier Life
   

Call the Fayette County Health Department at 618-283-1044 for an appointment
OR
E-mail your questions to Deb Etcheson, LPN

 
Information provided by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), a joint program of the NIH and CDC.
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