Sign-up underway for Type 2 Diabetes prevention class to be held in Front Royal

FRONT ROYAL – Do you need to lose weight to improve your health?  Has your doctor said that you are pre-diabetic and need to make some changes? Would you like to learn how to cook healthy meals? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you need to sign up for the two Prevent T2 Diabetes Prevention Programs beginning on January 25 in Front Royal. The group will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Warren County Government Center, 220 North Commerce St.  For the first four months, the group will meet weekly, and then transition to bi-weekly, then  monthly meetings for a total of 12 months.

Class members will learn how to make diet  changes  and increase physical activity, as well as learn tips  best practices from others who have been  successful. Participants will receive a cookbook, weekly recipes and food samples, physical activity and food diaries, as well as other incentive items to help stay motivated and on the right track. The program is free for uninsured individuals or those receiving Medicaid benefits. Others may enroll for $90, and some scholarships are available.

Preregistration is required; the deadline to register is January 19. Class size is limited, so sign up soon. For questions and to register contact Rebecca Davis at rdavis58@vt.edu or call 540-665-5699.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodation to participate in this activity, please notify Rebecca Davis, Virginia Cooperative Extension – Frederick County Office, at 540-665-5699/TDD* during business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is 800-828-1120.

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