Pre-Diabetes Information

Do you have or are you at risk for for prediabetes?

DPP (Diabetes Prevention Program) is a CDC recognized program designed to help prevent or delay type-2 diabetes. Through a year long program you will learn healthy habits such as increasing physical activity, eating healthier, and reducing stress.

This year-long program includes:

16 Weekly Classes
6 Monthly Classes
Healthy Eating
Physical Activity
Tools and Encouragement
Group Setting

New Cohort Begins:
January 8th, 2025 from 11 AM to 12 PM
Johnston County Public Health Department
517 N. Brightlead Blvd. Smithfield, NC 27577


Download the Diabetes Prevention Program 2025 flyer and class schedule (PDF)

Class Schedule for Weekly Classes (Classes 1 through 16)

1/8/2025: Introduction thru 5/7/2025: Stay Motivated to Prevent T2

Class Schedule for Monthly Classes (Classes 17 through 22)

5/21/2025: When Weight Loss Stalls thru 10/15/2025: Get Back on Track/Prevent T2 for Life

If you have any questions about the program, please contact:

Mary Banks, BS, CHES® Public Health Education Specialist
mary.banks@johnstonnc.gov
919-989-5200

Take the Prediabetes Risk Test Today!


View or download the Program Referral Form

More Information and Resources

• American Diabetes Association
• NC DHHS Diabetes Prevention and Control Branch
• Johnston UNC Health Care: Diabetes Education Program
• Johnston UNC Health Care: Diabetes Support Group