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The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) emphasizes the importance of diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month.

DOH-Santa Rosa facilitates the National Diabetes Prevention Program. It is an evidence-based solution to lower the risk, delay, or prevent onset of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

The program teaches participants how to incorporate physical activity and healthy dietary choices in daily life. In addition, it offers tips on managing stress and staying motivated to reach personal goals.

This program is offered to residents of Santa Rosa who: have been diagnosed with prediabetes; had gestational diabetes (during pregnancy); score a five or more on the prediabetes risk assessment test

Would you like to participate in a group prediabetes prevention program with a trained lifestyle coach from DOH-Santa Rosa?

Visit our Diabetes Prevention page to learn more.