Make a Change and Start Today!
The North Carolina Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (NC MDPP) is a free, year-long diabetes prevention program. Throughout the program you will learn about healthy eating, meal planning, physical activity and overcoming barriers. Funded by the NC Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, this program is open to all eligible adults!
How Does It Work?
The PreventT2 lifestyle change curriculum is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This proven program can help you make modest lifestyle changes and cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half! Plus, a trained lifestyle coach will guide you through each step along the way!
Are You At Risk? Use the CDC Screening Tool to Find Out.
With the PreventT2 Program You Get:
A CDC-approved curriculum
The skills you need to lose weight, be more physically active, and manage stress
A trained lifestyle coach to guide and encourage you
Support from other participants with the same goals as you - and fun
A year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months.
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of the Forsyth County Department of Public Health is to prevent disease and promote a healthy community through community engagement, education, regulation, and partnerships.
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Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292
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Phone: 336-703-3249
Fax: 336-748-3644
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Phone: 336-703-3205
Fax: 336-727-8135
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