Meeker McLeod Sibley Community Health Services

Meeker McLeod Sibley Community Health Services Our mission is to promote health, prevent disease and protect those who live, work, learn and play in our communities.

Under Minnesota Statute 145 A, Community Health Boards have the authority and responsibility to provide public health services. These services are provided out of the public health offices in Meeker, McLeod and Sibley Counties.

¿Cómo se controla el nivel de azúcar en la sangre?Para monitorear tu nivel de azúcar en la sangre es necesario usar un m...
01/07/2026

¿Cómo se controla el nivel de azúcar en la sangre?

Para monitorear tu nivel de azúcar en la sangre es necesario usar un medidor de glucosa o un monitor continuo de glucosa. ¡Mira a continuación más información sobre estos dispositivos y cuándo debes revisar tus niveles!

Monitorear tu glucosa en la sangre es fundamental para controlar la diabetes tipo 1 y tipo 2. Existen dos dispositivos principales que se utilizan:

Medidor de glucosa en sangre: Es un aparato portátil pequeño que se usa para revisar los niveles de glucosa. Después de pinchar la piel, se coloca una gota de sangre en una tira de prueba dentro del aparato, y el monitor muestra el resultado del nivel de glucosa.

Monitor continuo de glucosa: Estos dispositivos reportan tus niveles de glucosa en tiempo real. Funcionan a través de un sensor colocado en la piel que transmite las lecturas a un dispositivo receptor, como tu teléfono.

¿Cuándo debo revisar mi glucosa?
Estos son algunos momentos en los que puede ser necesario:

En ayunas

Antes de comidas y refrigerios

A la hora de dormir

Antes de hacer ejercicio

Para confirmar un nivel bajo de glucosa

Después de tratar un nivel bajo de glucosa y hasta que vuelva al rango adecuado

Antes y durante actividades críticas como conducir

Consulta a tu proveedor de atención médica para más información sobre cómo monitorear tu glucosa en la sangre.

How do you monitor your blood sugar?Using a blood glucose meter or continuous glucose monitor to test your blood sugar l...
01/07/2026

How do you monitor your blood sugar?

Using a blood glucose meter or continuous glucose monitor to test your blood sugar levels is needed for monitoring your blood sugar. Look below for more information on these devices and when you should check your blood sugar levels!

Monitoring your blood sugar (or blood glucose) is important for managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. There are two devices that are mainly used.

Blood glucose meter: A small portable machine used to check blood glucose levels. After pricking the skin, one places a drop of blood on a test strip in the machine. The monitor then displays the blood glucose level.
Continuous Glucose Monitor: These devices report your blood glucose levels in real time. They work through a sensor placed on your skin that transmits readings to a small recording device like your phone.

When should I test?
These are the times you may need to check your blood sugar:
Fasting
Before meals and snacks
Bedtime
Before exercise
To confirm low blood glucose
After treating low blood glucose levels and until blood glucose is in target range
Before and during critical tasks such as driving

Talk to your healthcare provider for more information on blood glucose monitoring!

As this year comes to an end, we're reflecting on a year of happy, healthy babies and strong, supported families. Thank ...
12/31/2025

As this year comes to an end, we're reflecting on a year of happy, healthy babies and strong, supported families. Thank you for letting WIC be a part of your journey.

From all of us at WIC, we wish you a joyous new year! 🎉 We can't wait to see you in 2026.

#2026

A medida que este año llega a su fin, hacemos un balance de doce meses llenos de bebés felices y sanos, y de familias fuertes y acompañadas. Gracias por permitir que WIC sea parte de su camino.

De parte de todo el equipo de WIC, ¡le deseamos un feliz Año Nuevo! 🎉 Tenemos muchas ganas de seguir acompañándolo(a) en 2026.

Warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season from your friends at WIC! 🧡This time of year is all about creating...
12/23/2025

Warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season from your friends at WIC! 🧡

This time of year is all about creating special moments and memories with your family. What is your family’s favorite holiday tradition? ✨

P.S. A friendly reminder that our offices will be closed on December 24 at noon, December 25, and January 1. We're excited to continue supporting you in the new year!



¡Los mejores deseos de parte de sus amigos de WIC para que tenga unas fiestas felices y saludables! 🧡

Esta época del año se trata de crear momentos y recuerdos especiales en familia. ¿Cuál es la tradición favorita de su familia? ✨

P.D.: Le recordamos que nuestras oficinas permanecerán cerradas en [fechas específicas]. ¡Tenemos muchas ganas de seguir acompañándolo(a) en el nuevo año!

As we approach the holiday season – a gentle reminder to all: be kind to everyone you meet! This season isn’t easy for e...
12/22/2025

As we approach the holiday season – a gentle reminder to all: be kind to everyone you meet! This season isn’t easy for everyone, and a small act of kindness can mean more than you know! Choose kindness, give grace, and take care of your mind!

If the days feel overwhelming, slow down and remember you are not alone!

Today’s cannabis is stronger than ever before.On average, cannabis today has more than 3x the potency of THC (tetrahydro...
12/19/2025

Today’s cannabis is stronger than ever before.

On average, cannabis today has more than 3x the potency of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol--the mind-altering compound found in cannabis) compared to 30 years ago. That could mean greater risk for addiction.

And when cannabis use starts before age 18, the rate of addiction rises to 1 in 6.

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse (2024). Cannabis potency data. Retrieved May 2025 from https://nida.nih.gov/research/research-data-measures-resources/cannabis-potency-data

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (2024). Know the effects, risks, and side effects of ma*****na. Retrieved May 2025 from https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/learn/ma*****na/risks

Learn more about how cannabis can affect you or someone you know is using by visiting https://becannabisaware.org/ or https://www.speakingofcannabis.org/

Traveling with your breastfeeding baby can feel overwhelming, but it’s totally doable with a little preparation. And WIC...
12/18/2025

Traveling with your breastfeeding baby can feel overwhelming, but it’s totally doable with a little preparation. And WIC can help!

Use these tips to make your holiday travel smoother for you and your baby: https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/breastfeeding/travel-recommendations.html

Viajar con un bebé en período de lactancia puede parecer abrumador, pero con un poco de preparación es totalmente posible. ¡Y WIC puede ayudarle! ¡WIC puede ayudar!

Siga estos consejos para que sus viajes de fin de año sean más sencillos para usted y su bebé: https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/breastfeeding/travel-recommendations.html

¿Se puede prevenir la diabetes?Si te han diagnosticado con prediabetes, es posible retrasar o prevenir la aparición de l...
12/17/2025

¿Se puede prevenir la diabetes?

Si te han diagnosticado con prediabetes, es posible retrasar o prevenir la aparición de la diabetes tipo 2. ¡Sigue estos pasos!

✅ Actividad física regular. Mantenerse activo es una de las mejores maneras de retrasar o prevenir la diabetes tipo 2. Intenta realizar 30 minutos de ejercicio al día; si no tienes 30 minutos seguidos, da caminatas más cortas a lo largo del día.

✅ Pérdida de peso. Alcanzar un peso saludable puede ayudar a reducir tu riesgo de diabetes. Incluso perder unas pocas libras/kilos puede marcar la diferencia.

✅ Toma decisiones saludables. Los pequeños cambios pueden generar grandes beneficios. Intenta reducir el consumo de refrescos y jugos, incluir al menos una verdura en la cena todos los días, y elegir fruta en lugar de pastel, pays o galletas.

Seguir estas recomendaciones puede ayudarte a retrasar o prevenir la aparición de la diabetes tipo 2.

Si tienes preguntas o inquietudes, asegúrate de comunicarte con tu proveedor de atención médica.

Can you prevent diabetes?If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes it is possible to delay or prevent the onset of Typ...
12/17/2025

Can you prevent diabetes?

If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes it is possible to delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Follow these steps below!

Regular physical activity: Being active is one of the best ways to delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes. Try to get 30 minutes of exercise a day, if you don’t have 30 minutes, take shorter walks during the day!

Weight loss: Reaching a healthy weight can help lower your risk for diabetes. Losing even a few pounds will help.

Make healthy choices: Making small changes can add up to big rewards. Try things like cutting back on sodas and juice, include one vegetable every day for dinner, and choosing fruit instead of cake, pie or cookies.

Following these guidelines can help delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. For questions or concerns always make sure to contact your healthcare provider. Keep following along for more

THC affects brain development:THC (the main compound in cannabis that makes you feel high), can mess with this process. ...
12/16/2025

THC affects brain development:

THC (the main compound in cannabis that makes you feel high), can mess with this process.

Your brain is still developing until you're 25 years old.

Using cannabis, a lot before your brain is fully developed can mess with memory, focus, and decision-making long term. That’s just biology, not judgment.

Cannabis can impact mental health

Cannabis can increase the risks of anxiety and depression—especially in people who start using at a young age or who have a history of mental health disorders.

Learn more about how cannabis can affect your brain and your mental health by visiting https://becannabisaware.org/ or https://www.speakingofcannabis.org/

Whether it gets snowy where you call home or stays warm, there are fun winter activities you can do with the little ones...
12/12/2025

Whether it gets snowy where you call home or stays warm, there are fun winter activities you can do with the little ones in your life!

Here are some cozy and active winter activity ideas:

❄️ Bundle up and make snow castles with recycled containers like reusable, rectangular baby wipe containers or sand castle supplies

📚Take a trip to your local library to check out your favorite seasonal books

🍿Build a pillow and blanket fort to watch your favorite movie or show in

☃️Make a snowman or snow animal together



Ya sea que en el lugar donde usted vive nieve o haga calor, ¡hay actividades invernales divertidas que puede hacer con los más pequeños de la casa!

Aquí tiene algunas ideas de actividades invernales acogedoras y activas:

❄️ Abrigarse bien y hacer castillos de nieve con recipientes reciclados, como envases rígidos de toallitas húmedas o moldes de playa

📚 Visitar la biblioteca local para buscar sus libros favoritos de temporada

🍿 Construir un fuerte con almohadas y mantas para ver su película o serie favorita

☃️️ Hacer juntos un muñeco de nieve o un animal de nieve

¿Cuáles son las actividades de invierno favoritas de su familia?

Cannabis—which people also call ma*****na, w**d, pot, or bud—refers to the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of th...
12/11/2025

Cannabis—which people also call ma*****na, w**d, pot, or bud—refers to the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant. When individuals take it, they can experience a “high” that has different effects depending on the person. Individuals can consume it in many ways including smoking, va**ng, infusing it into food or drinks, and inhaling it through oils and extracts.

There are risks associated with cannabis use, including impairment and ability to control emotions. Prolonged cannabis use can lead to cannabis use disorder, which is when individuals struggle with controlling their dependency and use. The risk of developing cannabis use disorder is higher in adults who start using as youth.

Learn more about how cannabis can affect you or someone you know is using by visiting https://becannabisaware.org/ or https://www.speakingofcannabis.org/

Source: CDC https://www.cdc.gov/free-mind/about-substances/index.html

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Litchfield, MN
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