Harpers Ferry and Charles Town Focus on National Diabetes Month
National Diabetes Month highlights need for awareness of different types of disease
West Virginia Press Association | Friday, November 14, 2025
November marks National Diabetes Month, a vital time for raising awareness of diabetes prevalence across the region, especially in communities like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town. With 16% of West Virginians diagnosed and many more at risk, local health experts stress the urgency in addressing Type 2 Diabetes, a condition predominantly affecting the state's adults. WVU Medicine professionals highlight how lifestyle changes can potentially reverse the disease for some, underscoring the importance of monitoring and managing this significant health issue within neighborhoods and organizations throughout the Eastern Panhandle. The insights stem from a report by the American Diabetes Association and are published by the West Virginia Press Association.