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Prevent Type 2 Diabetes with the PreventT2 Program

Florida Department of Health in Bradford County

PreventT2 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program. It is proven to help people with prediabetes prevent or delay development of type 2 diabetes.

 

  • What is the PreventT2 Lifestyle Change Program?
  • What is the format of the PreventT2 Program?
  • Does PreventT2 Work?
  • Where Can I Participate in a PreventT2 Program?

As part of a PreventT2 group, you will work with other participants and a trained lifestyle coach to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes. These changes include losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active, and managing stress.


Being part of a group provides support from other people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes you are. Together, you can celebrate successes and find ways to overcome obstacles.

PreventT2 groups meet for a year — weekly for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. During each session, your lifestyle coach will teach a lesson and lead a group discussion.

For example, you will learn to:

  • Eat healthy
  • Add physical activity to your life
  • Manage stress
  • Stay on track when eating out
  • Understand and respond to your food cues
  • Stay motivated
  • Solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes
The PreventT2 program can help people with prediabetes cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half. The Diabetes Prevention Program research study showed that making modest behavior changes helped participants lose 5 to 7 percent of their body weight — that is 10 to 14 pounds for a person weighing 200 pounds. These lifestyle changes reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% in people with prediabetes.

Free classes will be offered at the:

Florida Department of Health in Bradford County
1801 N. Temple Ave.
Starke, FL 32091

Call 904-964-7732, x1116 for class starting dates.