The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) facilitates the National Diabetes Prevention Program. It is a fully recognized program by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as 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.
What does the program offer?
- 1-year lifestyle change program
- Group meetings in a group setting
- Trained lifestyle coach
- Dietary, physical, and motivational support
Research show that CDC-recognized lifestyle change program participants who lost 5-7% of their body weight and added 150 minutes of exercise per week cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 58% (71% for people over 60 years old).
“Class has been instrumental in lowering my A1C and providing excellent health and nutrition info.”
– 2022-2023 Santa Rosa Class Participant
Would you like to participate in a group prediabetes prevention program with a trained lifestyle coach from DOH-Santa Rosa? For more information, call 850-564-2249.
To reserve a spot, please complete the Healthy Lifestyle Change Program form.