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Nutrition for Diabetes Prevention and Management

Presented by PreventionLink

Explore ways nutrition can support preventing or managing diabetes. This program will provide guidance on healthy eating habits, lifestyle choices, and tips for overall wellness.

About the Presenter: Sherma Jack Brisseau, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist with over 40 years of experience. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Lehman College, Bronx, NY, and a Master’s in Education from New York University School of Education. She retired from Kaiser Permanente, where she provided consultant services as a Health Educator for 24 years. She is presently working part-time as a Nutritionist at the Prince George’s County Health Department, Health & Wellness Division, providing nutrition programming for the Dine, Learn & Move program, the Diabetes Prevention Program, and nutrition education workshops for chronic disease and self-management.

Sherma has worked on initiatives within the state of Maryland focusing on reducing and eliminating health disparities, including infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, and oral cancer. She continues to be instrumental in planning community outreach, health fairs, educational summits, and collaborating with community-based groups and partners to address food insecurity in Prince George’s County.

Ms. Brisseau is a charter member and past treasurer of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Bowie/Mitchellville Section. She received the Dorothy I. Height Award in 2001 and 2003 for her dedicated service.