Diabetes Prevention

Join us November 3–5 for National Diabetes Awareness Month events hosted by the Minority Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Forsyth County Department of Public Health.

Location:
Forsyth County Department of Public Health
799 Highland Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

What’s Happening:

November 3 (10 a.m.-2 pm.): Free Health Screenings + Smoothie Coupon
November 4 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.): Diabetes Talk followed by an Awareness Walk
November 5 (4-8 p.m.): Film, Music, Fitness Activities, Games, Vendors & More

Free & Open to All! Register for the event here.

Enjoy refreshments and incentives while supplies last.!

Let’s come together to learn, celebrate, and support healthier communities!

Do you have Prediabetes? Are you at Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes? 1 out of 3 adults has prediabetes. 9 out of 10 don't know they have it. Get in the know. Take charge of your health.

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!

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.

If you are at-risk and are interested in being apart of our year-long diabetes prevention program, contact the NC MDPP3 Coordinator at (336) 703-3219 - Weekly classes will start soon!

Public Health

799 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292

Social Services

741 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842

Bridges to Hope

725 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255

Behavioral Health Services

650 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600

Communicable Disease

After Hours Emergency CD Line for Providers
336-409-0357