Diabetes had already touched too many people in Brenda Thomas’ life. So when her own A1C (average blood sugar level) began to rise, the active 76-year-old from Rockingham knew she couldn’t afford to ignore the warning signs.
“I tried making some lifestyle changes on my own,” she said, “But I wasn’t as diligent as I should have been.”
That’s when she came across an ad on social media for Prevent T2, a year-long lifestyle change program offered at no charge in Harnett, Hoke, Moore and Richmond counties through FirstHealth Community Health Services. Designed to help individuals with prediabetes reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, Prevent T2 includes weekly sessions with a lifestyle coach, practical education and incentives that support healthier living…