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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Diabetes Prevention

Florida Department of Health in Washington County

Making a Lifestyle Change is Hard…We Can HELP

Make a commitment to your health:

Diabetes Prevention Program

LEARN skills to lose weight, be more physically active, and manage stress

RECEIVE support from a Lifestyle Coach

BOND with others sharing your same struggles

CALL TODAY: 850-845-5079 OR 850-614-6071


Diabetes Self-Management Program 

The Diabetes Prevention and Management Program is committed to excellence in chronic disease prevention and health promotion through health education.  Development of health management strategies integrated with education are integral components toward decreasing risk for development of chronic disease as well as management of chronic disease for those who are already diagnosed. The Diabetes Prevention and Management service seeks to address the need for education through the offering of diabetes prevention and self-management education.  Current offerings include:

  • Diabetes Empowerment and Education Program (DEEP)–  DEEP is a licensed DSME program developed by the University of Illinois, Chicago. Studies show that people who learn more about diabetes, have improved blood glucose levels, and improve their quality of life.  The DEEP classes take place weekly for 6 weeks. Each weekly class is 2 hours for a total of 12 hours. 

TO VIEW A VIDEO ABOUT TYPE 2 DIABETES, CLICK HERE.

TO VIEW A DIABETIC TESTIMONIAL VIDEO BY RANDY ADAMS, CLICK HERE.

TO VIEW A DIABETIC TESTIMONIAL VIDEO BY ANDREA LOCKE, CLICK HERE.