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A lot can happen in 12 months. Your whole life can change.

Our program participants aren’t movie stars or celebrities. They are regular people like you who have struggled to maintain a balance of family, work, healthy eating, and exercise. For some, it meant changing lifelong habits. For others, it meant learning some simple new tips and ideas to incorporate good habits into their lives. Their stories follow.

Have you participated in Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes? YOU can be an inspiration to others. Share your story by clicking the button below.

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“I feel good and my A1C is now 5.4. It was 6.3.”

Below is a testimonial from an Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant: “Karen B. taught my class last year. I could not break my weight. I started at 169 and could not break my plateau at 159 or 160. I just needed to lose 2 lbs. I have used what she taught and now […]

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“This program helped me learn how to eat better…”

Below is a testimonial from an Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant: I started Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes in July 2020. I had gained so much weight my clothes had gotten too small for me. I had to start buying new clothes in the beginning of 2020 so I could have something […]

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“By making relatively simple changes to our diet and lifestyle, I was able to lose 10% of my initial body weight…”

Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes was absolutely the best health class I ever took. By making relatively simple changes to my diet and lifestyle, I was able to lose 10% of my initial body weight over the course of the year. Our instructor was just fantastic. She was knowledgeable, supportive, and made the classes fun – they were the highlight of my week!

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“I lost 28 lbs., reducing my BMI by more than 5 points…”

Below is a testimonial from an Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant: I’m sad that my year with Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes has come to an end today. What a life-changing year it has been. In the midst of a global pandemic, this program helped me to manage the stress and isolation, […]

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“My doctor loves the fact that I lost 15 pounds…”

Below is a testimonial from an Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant: “Kelly was an inspiring leader during a challenging year. Kudos to all who were involved. My doctor loves the fact that I lost 15 pounds and feels that my health is definitely better as a result. I am so grateful to have […]

“I am no longer in the prediabetes range!”

Below is a testimonial from a current Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant: I am just about to complete Phase I of the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program. I have attended the Thursday evening class with Heather. She is an amazing teacher and motivator.  I joined this class not just to lose weight but […]