Being overweight may increase your risk for many diseases, including diabetes. In fact, people who are overweight and have higher than normal blood sugar levels have what is called pre-diabetes. People with pre-diabetes are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Research has shown that losing weight and improving diet and physical activity habits can keep you from developing diabetes. Making good food choices and getting more exercise can also help you lead a long, healthy life.

The Healthy Living Partnership to Prevent Diabetes is a research study being conducted in the community by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. This 2-year research program is designed to test 2 strategies for weight loss and diabetes prevention.

If you qualify to participate, you will be randomly placed in one of two groups. One group will participate in weekly group meetings led by community health counselors focusing on weight loss, physical activity, and nutrition. Members of the other group will receive individual nutrition counseling from a registered dietician and will receive monthly newsletters about community resources for weight loss. All study participants will receive health evaluations every 6 months at the General Clinical Research Center of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

To qualify, you must be:

• Overweight
• Have a fasting blood glucose between 95 and 125 mg/dL
• Live or work in Forsyth County

If you are interested in attending an information session to learn more about this important study, please contact the HELP Prevent Diabetes study team at (336) 716-8747 or email us by clicking here.