Diabetes Prevention

Pre-diabetes is Preventable! Act Now!

If caught in time, diabetes can be managed and kidney disease avoided. Get your blood sugar tested by calling your doctor and taking the quiz below.

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common causes of kidney failure. Family history of kidney disease can play a significant role. Kidney disease is more common in those 60 and over, those with heart disease, and in Blacks, Hispanics, or Native Americans.

Interested in learning more about diabetes prevention in Whatcom County? Contact Mount Baker Foundation's Diabetes Prevention Coordinator at kate@mtbakerfoundation.org.

How can I find out if I am pre-diabetic, or at risk for diabetes?

  1. Call your doctor.

  2. Take a simple blood sugar test — even a finger stick test can help.

  3. Take the pre-diabetes test. If you are at risk, see your doctor.

Pre-diabetes Resources

Pre-diabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Approximately 96 million American adults—more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 80% don't know they have it. The good news, prediabetes is reversible!

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Here are some excellent resources to help you eat healthier:

Resources/ Classes available locally:

Diabetes Resources

Here are some excellent resources from the CDC to help you navigate diabetes:

Engaging in a diabetes support group represents a proactive strategy for discovering assistance, guidance, insights, and resources: Ask Your provider, Search online for Virtual support or explore these local resources:

Drop-in for diabetes answers Peace Health

A place for friends, family, and individuals living with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or concerned about diabetes to get their questions answered by a certified diabetes care and education specialist. No Registration Required – Just Show Up!  Monthly

  • First Wednesday of every month

  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

  • PeaceHealth Cordata Main, Conference Room 1

  • 4545 Cordata Parkway, lower level

  • Questions? Call 360-752-5206

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Take the Pre-diabetes Test

Native Diabetes Wellness Program

CDC Information on Diabetes

Información de los CDC sobre la diabetes

Kidney Health

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