Diabetes Prevention and Awareness

Screening for diabetes is a critical step in all adult lives. We can help!!

CLICK HERE to register for a coupon to participate in a FREE AC1 screening at Patterson Health Center from

6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

on Oct. 27, 28, 29 or 30 .

CLICK HERE to learn more about diabetes and what you can do NOW to prevent reaching those levels.

* Basics

* Symptoms

* Testing

* Risk Factors

* Preventing

* Treatment

* Providing Care

* Living With Diabetes

If you are diabetic or are close to a loved one with diabetes, there are great resources available to help you understand more about this illness.

CLICK HERE to access the Great Plains Diabetes website.

The group offers free resources, trainings, and connections to help you adjust to a new and healthier way of life!

Harper County is At Risk!

Family history, being overweight, and having high blood pressure increase risk.
Rural Kansans face higher diabetes rates due to limited healthcare access and higher prevalence of obesity and hypertension.

Lose just 5–7% of body weight (10–15 pounds for many people) to lower diabetes risk.
Replace sugary drinks with water, unsweetened tea, or flavored sparkling water.
Aim for steady sleep, stress management, and regular meal times.

Walking is one of the best tools for prevention. Even 20–30 minutes most days helps regulate blood sugar.
Many rural communities have walking trails, school tracks open after hours, or safe stretches of road for walking.
Chores like farming, gardening, or even brisk house and yard work count as physical activity.