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The research-based Diabetes Prevention Program starts Tuesday, January 7, at Comanche County Medical Center.

The year-long lifestyle intervention program is based on the National Diabetes Prevention Program created in 2010.

It focuses on healthy eating and activity; participants cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by approximately 58% (71% for people over 60 years of age).

Comanche County and surrounding areas are fortunate to have such a program which is offered free to adults (over 18 years of age) who meet certain requirements. Participants commit to a weekly, one-hour session every Tuesday in one of two sessions offered, at 2:00 pm or 5:30 pm. Both meetings are held in the CCMC Cafeteria Meeting Rooms at the hospital at 10201 TX-16, Comanche.

For more information and to register, call Rachel Hilliard or Kerri Bill at 254-879-4900, ext. 3651.