Extension office offers program on avoiding T2 Diabetes Gene Marrano May 23, 2018 1 minute read One of three Americans has “pre-diabetes.” Many don’t even know. Now a local extension office wants to offer a year-long program that can change lifestyles – and avoid type 2 diabetes. Share: Post navigation Previous: Two men in custody, woman still sought for Roanoke County murderNext: Community Solutions Center cuts the ribbon Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026