Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management
Two programs offered by HHSA, one to prevent and the other to better manage diabetes
- Awarded a $31,000 grant in early 2019 to enhance the Diabetes Prevention Program with incentives and social supports for participants. Lead agency: Haywood County Health and Human Services (HHSA)
- The CDC awarded pending recognition for the Diabetes Prevention Program. Lead agencies: MountainWise and HHSA.
- Five six-week diabetes self-management education programs have been offered. Lead agencies: Waynesville and Canton Senior Centers, Canton Public Library, HHSA, Alliant Quality.
