Connecticut State Department of Public Health

COVID-19 Community Levels Map Update, Jan. 27, 2023: The CDC has listed three Connecticut Counties—Litchfield, Middlesex and New Haven Counties—in the High/Orange category as part of its weekly COVID-19 Community Levels update. Fairfield, Hartford, New London, Tolland and Windham Counties are listed in the Medium/Yellow category.  Because all eight Connecticut counties are either in the High or Medium categories, the Connecticut Department of Public Health recommends that all residents consider wearing a mask in public indoor spaces. People who are at high risk for severe illness should consider additional measures to minimize their exposure to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Visit the CDC COVID-19 Community Levels Map for updates.


Please visit covidtests.gov to request four free COVID-19 self-test kits from the Federal Government. Find a location that has a supply of COVID-19 therapeutics as part of the Test to Treat initiative here. The complete DPH COVID-19 toolbox is located at ct.gov/coronavirus.

 
Low literacy materials concerning varied diabetes related topics are posted below.
         
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Blood Sugar
Keep it under control to stay well. (posted online conversation English, brochure English, brochure Spanish) 
 
Depression
Are you depressed?  Your medical provider can help. (posted online brochure available in English and Spanish)
 
Healthy Eating
Dietary practices are important to the control of diabetes. (posted online conversation English, brochure English, brochure Spanish)
 
Medications
Take your medicine.  It will help you stay healthy. (posted online brochure available in English and Spanish)
 
Physical Activity and Stepping
Physical activity is an important diabetes self-management behavior. (posted online conversation English, brochure English, brochure Spanish)
 
Stress
Stress is a threat to effective diabetes control.  There are simple ways to relax. (posted online conversation English, brochure English, brochure Spanish)
 
Support Mechanisms
Family and friends should be made aware of the importance of their support for those living with diabetes. (posted online conversation English, brochure English, brochure Spanish)
 
 
Other Resources