Diabetes Management and Prevention Program

Diabetes Prevention Program

One in three American adults has prediabetes. If you currently have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, now is the time to make a change. Carilion’s Diabetes Prevention program can equip you with knowledge you need to help you take charge of your health.

The Diabetes Prevention program is a 12-month program. Sessions are held most weeks for the first four months. By meeting with a trained lifestyle coach, you will learn to eat healthy, add physical activity to your life, manage stress, stay motivated and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes. 

We are able to offer this program for free to a limited number of participants. Ask your doctor today for more information about this program that can lead to a healthier life. 

Camp Too Sweet

Camp Too Sweet provides positive role models to help kids establish healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Camp Too Sweet focuses on helping campers accept their diabetes, teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle—and most importantly, on having fun! All campers have diabetes, so children won't feel alone or different. Campers interact with other kids just like themselves, who are facing the same challenges, in the beautiful and exciting setting of our residential camp.

Camp Too Sweet offers a fun-filled experience that will teach your child skills that will last a lifetime. Activities include:

• Group games
• Crafts
• Music and singing
• Equestrian activities (English-style ring riding)
• Campfires
• Swimming
• Adventure tubing on James River
• Low-ropes group challenges
• High-ropes course (campers junior high age and older)
• Creek exploration
• Hiking camp trails
• Polar bear swims
• Educational sessions on diabetes care

Campers stay in supervised cabins with other children. We offer both residential and day camp options. Tuition rates and additional information, along with a registration form can be found by visiting the link below.