Eastern Shore Rural Health

Free Prevent T2 diabetes program

The PreventT2 lifestyle change program is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This program will help you make modest lifestyle changes and cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half. The program is FREE to qualifying pre-diabetic Eastern Shore of Virginia residents. The program is currently held virtually. To see if you qualify for the program contact a Health Educator at one of our centers.

Atlantic (757-824-5676) ext. 1357
Chincoteague (757-336-3682) ext. 1357
Eastville (757-331-1086) ext. 1728
Franktown (757-442-4819) ext. 1357
Onley Center (757-787-7374) ext. 1728

Prediabetes affects an estimated 84 million Americans, but only 1 in 10 know they have it. Without weight loss or routine moderate physical activity, many of them will develop type 2 diabetes, putting them at risk for kidney failure; blindness; heart attack; stroke; or loss of toes, feet, or legs.

Prediabetes may lead to diabetes, but it doesn’t have to.