The Minority Diabetes Prevention Program is a 12-month program specifically designed to support adults in Craven County who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes or have prediabetes, with a focus on racial and ethnic minorities. This program aims to lower participants' risk for type 2 diabetes by helping them adopt healthier lifestyles. It offers practical tools to eat healthier, stay active, and manage stress.

Key Features of the Program:

• Personalized Support: Participants work with a lifestyle coach to create and maintain sustainable health habits.
• Flexible Learning: Lessons are available online or in person, offering flexibility to fit individual schedules.
• Peer Support: The program emphasizes community, allowing participants to connect with others in similar situations for motivation and accountability.
• Focus on Healthy Weight: One of the goals is for participants to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, which can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The Minority Diabetes Prevention Program is part of the North Carolina Minority Diabetes Prevention Program, funded by the North Carolina General Assembly. This program is also a part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), which was created in 2010 in response to the growing challenge of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes across the United States. The DPP is a nationwide effort that brings together a wide range of partners (including community organizations, health care agencies, government entities, private insurers, employers, and faith-based groups) to provide evidence-based, cost-effective interventions to reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes.

This program aims not only to prevent the onset of diabetes but also to create a healthier future for participants, particularly in communities that are disproportionately affected by chronic conditions like diabetes.

Who we serve: Individuals at risk for developing Type-2 Diabetes specifically the minority population in Craven County. 

How we impact: Thorughout this year-long program participants often lower their A1c, loose weight, and increase physical activity; thus decreasing their risk for the development of Type-2 Diabetes. 

Due to unexplained reasons, it was difficult to find program participants in 2022 and 2023, but a new cohort was started each year. In 2022, there were five participants and in 2023, three participants.