National Diabetes Prevention Program: Prevent T2

EPH has partnered with UGA County Extension to offer a local nutrition education and support class called Prevent T2. Christa Campbell, Elbert County Family and Consumer Science Agent, serves as a Lifestyle Coach for the class, which meets on Monday evenings. Prevent T2 is a CDC-recognized year long, research-based program that focuses on teaching participants how to eat healthy and increase physical activity to achieve better health. Research has shown that people with prediabetes who take part in a structured lifestyle change program can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years old). Even if you’re not pre-diabetic, this class can help teach you healthy habits that will help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and lower your risk for chronic disease. For more information, please contact Christa by email or call the Elbert County extension office at (706) 283-2037.