The following is sponsored content from Wyoming Center on Aging.
This November, in observance of Diabetes Awareness Month, the University of Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA)—through its Healthier Wyoming initiative—and the Wyoming Department of Health Public Health Division are encouraging residents across the Equality State to ask themselves one simple question: Are you tough enough to know your numbers?
Approximately 1 in 3 adults in Wyoming are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and over 80% of them are entirely unaware. Because prediabetes rarely shows outward symptoms, ignoring your risk is a gamble with your long-term independence and vitality. Fortunately, prediabetes can often be reversed or delayed through early detection and manageable lifestyle changes.
To help residents navigate their health, the Wyoming Center on Aging suggests this three-step roadmap to guide your journey.
Step 1: Take the Risk Test at FindOutWY.org
Your journey starts with a simple first step that takes less than 60 seconds. By visiting findoutwy.org, you can complete a quick, confidential prediabetes risk assessment.
The test evaluates simple factors like family history, age, activity level, and body mass index to help determine your likelihood of having prediabetes. Knowing your risk score gives you the immediate knowledge needed to take control of your health before chronic conditions develop.
Step 2: Get Your A1C Tested with Wyoming Health Fairs
If your risk test indicates elevated risk, or if you simply haven’t had your blood sugar checked recently, the next milestone on your route is an A1C screening. An A1C test provides a clear picture of your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
To make screening accessible and affordable for all Wyoming residents, Wyoming Health Fairs (WHF) is offering discounted A1C screenings for just $28 to self-pay participants throughout November at all WHF Office locations:
- Casper
- Cheyenne
- Laramie
- Powell
- Riverton
- Rock Springs
- Torrington
Taking advantage of this low-cost screening is simple. Residents can schedule an appointment online at wyominghealthfairs.com/appointments or by calling 307-472-3711.
Step 3: Find a Diabetes Educator and Local Community Support
Knowing your numbers is only part of the journey—knowing what to do next is where lasting health begins.
If your results show prediabetes or diabetes, you don't have to navigate the path alone. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) and CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs offer personalized coaching, practical guidance on nutrition and stress management, and ongoing encouragement.
Finding localized assistance or telehealth options in Wyoming is easy thanks to Wyoming 211:
- Dial 2-1-1 or visit wyoming211.org to get connected directly with diabetes education specialists, local diabetes self-management programs, and community support groups tailored to your needs—whether in-person near your home town or virtually via telehealth.
Start Your Journey Today
Health isn't about avoiding the road ahead; it's about knowing the route and driving it with confidence. This November, take the wheel of your own health journey.
Visit findoutwy.org today to complete your 1-minute risk assessment, schedule your $28 A1C test with Wyoming Health Fairs, and connect with local resources through Wyoming 211. Be tough enough to know your numbers—because a healthier Wyoming starts with you.
