Transylvania County in Western North Carolina has a diabetes prevention program that can help you make the lifestyle changes that will prevent type 2 diabetes. The program started in the spring of 2016 and has two Diabetes Prevention Programs that can help you make the lifestyle changes that will prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
The program consists of 16 group classes and individual support sessions with a trained Lifestyle Coach. Participants will learn how to:
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Prepare simple, healthy meals
- Find time to be physically active
Transylvania Public Health
Contact Name: Laura Rinehart
Email address: Laura.rinehart@transylvaniacounty.org
Phone number: 828-884-1912
Transylvania Regional Hospital
Contact Name: Teri Redmond
Email address: teri.redmond@msj.org
Phone number: 828-883-5322