FAIRFIELD, Connecticut – It is estimated that about 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes and many don’t even know it. Individuals with pre-diabetes have blood glucose (sugar) levels higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. However, people with pre-diabetes are more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
The Fairfield Health Department is offering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). This program is absolutely FREE for individuals who have pre-diabetes or at high risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. The main goal of this program is to create lifestyle changes and improve your health to help reduce or delay Type 2 Diabetes. Participants meet in a group setting with trained Lifestyle Coaches and a Registered Dietitian to learn how to make modest lifestyle changes.
Registration and eligibility are required for this program. If you would like more information or to register for this program please contact Santina Jaronko, Health Educator for the Fairfield Health Department at 203-256-3150 or sjaronko@fairfieldct.org.
For more information on the NDPP please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.html.