Smithfield residents are being offered a fresh opportunity to improve their health through a local prediabetes program.

This year-long lifestyle change program aims to help adults lower the risk of type-2 diabetes with practical guidance and community support.

Participants gather each week at 517 N. Brightleaf Blvd. to learn about nutritious foods, smart meal planning, and ways to fit activity into busy schedules.

Many say the incentives, like exercise equipment and air fryers, make signing up appealing.

According to recent reports, Smithfield is seeing increased interest in wellness programs, with new fitness studios and healthy eateries opening nearby.

Adults 18 and up who are at risk for, or diagnosed with, prediabetes—but who haven’t developed diabetes—can join this evidence-based class.

Local healthcare professionals emphasize that early action can bring lasting change.

The push for type-2 diabetes prevention has sparked positive energy throughout Smithfield, drawing attention to healthier living across the community.