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 Multi-unit development in the City of Roanoke overcomes legal challenge Gene Marrano June 4, 2026 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026