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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026