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Free Diabetes Prevention Program at St. Charles Hospital


Are you pre-diabetic or at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes?  If so, you may be eligible to enroll in a free Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) offered by the Suffolk County Department of Health and St. Charles Hospital.  Over 16 weeks, a trained lifestyle coach leads one-hour weekly sessions to help participants improve their food choices, increase physical activity, and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss. 

Classes begin October 23.
For more information, call 853-3162 or visit www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health.

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