Its National Diabetes Month in Nov. – are you at risk? Gene Marrano October 31, 2019 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Looking for winter homes: stink bugs and lady beetlesNext: 8th District Delegate Joe McNamara live in studio:the complete conversation Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025