The Coastal Health District Chronic Disease Prevention Program will hold blood glucose screening events at health departments throughout the month of November, which is Diabetes Awareness Month.

 The screenings are free and no appointment is necessary. Those getting screened will also receive information about the Diabetes Prevention Program and upcoming “Eating Healthy over the Holidays” virtual sessions. 

The following screening events have been scheduled

 • Bryan County Health Department, 430 Ledford Street, Pembroke — Tuesday, November 8, 8–11 a.m.

• Glynn County Health Department, 2747 Fourth Street, Brunswick — Wednesday, November 9, 1–4 p.m.

• Camden County Health Department, 905 Dilworth Street, St. Mary — Thursday, November 10, 10 a.m.–noon

• McIntosh County Health Department, 1335 Ga Hwy. 17, Townsend — Thursday, November 10, 1–4 p.m.

• Liberty County Health Department, 1113 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville — Monday, November 14, 1–4 p.m.

• Bryan County Health Department, 66 Capt. Matthew Freeman Drive, Richmond Hill —Tuesday, November 15, 8–11 a.m.

• Effingham County Health Department, 802 Hwy. 119 South, Springfield — Thursday, November 17, 1–4 p.m.

• Long County Health Department, 584 N. Macon Street, Ludowici — Thursday, November 17, 2–5 p.m.

• Chatham County Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah — Tuesday, November 22, 1–4 p.m.

Diabetes affects more than 30 million people in the United States and more than one out of every three adults have prediabetes. People with prediabetes have blood glucose levels higher than normal and are more likely to get type 2 diabetes. Making modest lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of getting type 2 diabetes. 

The Coastal Health District Chronic Disease Prevention Program provides the tools our residents need to help combat diseases like diabetes that can lead to serious health complications.

More information about prediabetes and diabetes, please visit our website at coastalhealthdistrict.org/diabetes.