DOH-Charlotte Hosts Diabetes Prevention Program

Charlotte County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) invitations residents to attend a year-long diabetes prevention program at:

The lessons are weekly throughout the first six months and one to 2 occasions a month for the remaining six months. Anyone 18 or older who has not beforehand been identified with diabetes, is in danger for pre-diabetes or diabetes, or has beforehand had gestational diabetes is inspired to take part.

The Diabetes Prevention Program is a no-cost, year-long class centered on making wholesome way of life modifications to decrease your danger of creating kind 2 diabetes. The group-based class permits members to obtain help from their assigned way of life coach and one another.

“Florida has seen an increase in the percentage of adults diagnosed with diabetes from 8.2% in 2002 to 12.2% in 2022,” mentioned DOH-Charlotte Health Officer Joseph Pepe. “Our diabetes prevention program intends to help reduce new diabetes cases in Charlotte County by helping participants make positive lifestyle changes with the support of their peers and our staff.”