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In observance of Labor Day, Dallas County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

Diabetes Prevention Program

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Diabetes Prevention Program Overview

Health & Human Services - 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
Phone:  (214) 819-5115
E-mail:  chronic.disease@dallascounty.org

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes blood sugar levels to rise higher than normal. More than 34 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 4 of them don’t know they have it.

Are you at risk for diabetes? Click here to find out.

Diabetes Symptoms

Type 2 Diabetes symptoms often take several years to develop. Some people don’t notice any symptoms at all. Here are some common symptoms:

  • Urinating often, usually at night
  • Increased thirst
  • Weight Loss
  • Blurry vision
  • Feeling very tired
  • Tingling/numbness in the hands and feet
  • Delayed wound healing

Read more:  Diabetes Symptoms

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Other Resources

CDC Diabetes Basics
NIH Diabetes Overview
CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program

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