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Diabetes Wellness

Department of Health Jackson County

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Diabetes is the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, limb amputation, and new-onset blindness. Diabetes was the 8th leading cause of death in Jackson County in 2020. 

Florida Department of Health in Jackson County provides Diabetes Prevention Support, Diabetes Self-Management Referrals, and an Insulin Distribution Program for people with no other insulin options. 

For more information, contact: 

Tabitha Peterson 
850-526-2412, Ext. 6980 
Fax: 850-372-6420 
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.