Its National Diabetes Month in Nov. – are you at risk? Gene Marrano October 31, 2019 1 minute read More than 30 million people in the US have diabetes – almost 10 percent of Virginia adults, which is slightly above the national average. Some food for thought as “National Diabetes Month” kicks off tomorrow. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Looking for winter homes: stink bugs and lady beetlesNext: 8th District Delegate Joe McNamara live in studio:the complete conversation Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026