National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP)

The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a 12 month program that consist of 6 months of weekly one hour core sessions followed by 6 monthly follow‐up sessions that provide tools to:

• Eat healthy
• Be more active
• Lose weight

Pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes. You may be at risk for Type 2 Diabetes if you:

• Are overweight
• Are 45 years of age or older
• Have a family history of Type 2 diabetes
• Are physically active fewer than 3 times per week
• Had gestational diabetes or gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds.

See your doctor to get your blood sugar tested today! This program is offered free of charge at various locations in Lake County.

For more information, contact LakeNPPInfo@FLHealth.gov.