NDSU offering diabetes prevention program

Photo Credit: Cass County Government
Photo Credit: Cass County Government

(Fargo, ND)-- The Cass County Extension Office will be offering the National Diabetes Prevention Program starting January 4th, 2022. The National DPP is a lifestyle change intervention arming residents with skills to make lasting changes to lose weight and reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.

Starting in January, program participants will learn how to eat healthy, be more physically active, manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes. Groups meet once a week for 16 weeks, then once a month for 8 months from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Cass County Annex at 1010 2nd Avenue S. Fargo. 

Eligible participants are at least 18 years old, overweight, not pregnant, and do not currently have diabetes. Interested participants are encouraged to check with their health care provider to find out if they have pre-diabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Preregistration is required. For more information or to register for the program, contact Rita Ussatis at 701-241-5700.

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