Diabetes Prevention and Control
November is American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to talk about the seriousness of diabetes. Visit our Diabetes Month web page to see what activities we have planned. | Visit Page
Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease marked by high blood glucose levels from defects in the body's ability to produce and/or use insulin. Visit our Diabetes Facts page to learn about the different types of diabetes, warning signs, and burden for Orange County. | Visit Page
Am I At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Click Here to Take the Test
About Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: Take Steps to Prevention
There's good news about type 2 diabetes: you can take steps to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes. Visit our diabetes prevention page for starting points. | Visit Page
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
The health department offers Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) to help residents with type 2 diabetes better manage their disease and prevent future complications. Visit the DSME page to learn more about the program, its benefits, and how to join. | Visit Page
Resources for More Information:
- American Diabetes Association
- National Diabetes Education Program
- North Carolina Diabetes Prevention and Control Branch