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Diabetes Prevention and Management
Florida Department of Health in Putnam County
- 386-326-3200 or 800-440-0420
- chd54webmaster@flhealth.gov
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Fax
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Mailing Address
2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177
The Florida Department of Health in Putnam County (DOH-Putnam) would like to invite you to take advantage of two programs we are now offering to assist you in taking control of your health and wellness.
One class is a diabetes prevention and the second class is for those who have already been diagnosed with diabetes. Both classes are taught by a registered dietician and certified health coach.
Please share the following information with family, friends and co-workers who are seeking a program to implement lifestyle modifications toward a healthier lifestyle.
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
This is a 6-week program to help you develop skills to manage and control diabetes. A referral from your physician is required.
For more information, download our Lifestyle Change flyer, our Insulin Distribution Program and Sharps Container Program Flyer, or call 386-326-3223.
- Is Diabetes Controlling Your Life?
If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, it is time to take charge of your health.
Prevent T2 Diabetes
The prevent T2 lifestyle change program can help you make lasting changes to prevent type 2 diabetes.
For more information, call 386-326-3223
Diabetes Support Group
Offered the second Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m., at the Florida Department of Health in Putnam County at 2801 Kennedy St.
For more information, download our Diabetes Support Group Flyer, our Lifestyle Change flyer, or call 386-326-3223.
Blood Pressure Education Classes
Concerned about your blood pressure and not sure what to do to control it? Download our Health Heart Ambassador Class flyer, which gives you the skills to make small lifestyle changes that can assist is maintain healthy blood pressure reading.
For more information, call 386-326-3223.
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