Diabetes Prevention Program

Prevent Diabetes

More than 84 million Americans—1 in 3 adults—have prediabetes, and 90% of them don't even know it!

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugars are higher than normal but aren’t high enough to be classified as diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program is designed for people who have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, but who do not already have diabetes. The lifestyle change program is proven to help people with prediabetes prevent or delay development of type 2 diabetes.

Program Overview

Diabetes Prevention Program groups meet for a year. The program focuses on helping you make long-term changes for lasting results. Classes are led by trained lifestyle coaches who can help you change lifestyle habits to help you lose weight and get more active. Losing a small amount of weight and getting regular physical activity can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent!

A trained lifestyle coach leads the program to help you change certain aspects of your lifestyle, like eating healthier, reducing stress, and getting more physical activity. The program also includes group support from others who share your goals and struggles. This lifestyle change program is not a fad diet or an exercise class. And it’s not a quick fix. It’s a year-long program focused on long-term changes and lasting results.

Interested participants must attend a free informational session to get started.

Program Pricing

Currently, the Diabetes Prevention Program is covered by grant funds, and free to participants who meet the eligibility criteria. The program includes:

26 group classes
A binder with new handouts at every class to guide you through the 12-month journey
Discount on Wellness Center classes (cooking, mindfulness, and fitness)

Insurance Coverage

Coming Soon

Eligibility

You MUST have the desire to change.

Clients must be thirsty for better health. Daily habits can be deeply engrained and adopting new, healthy behaviors is challenging. The journey to wellness takes time and determination.

Participants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Have a diagnosis of pre-diabetes
- Have a history of gestational diabetes.
- Be considered at high-risk for type 2 diabetes, based on a risk test.

Are you at risk? Find out with a one-minute risk assessment.

How to Enroll

To learn more about the Diabetes Prevention Program, we invite you to attend a FREE, 30-minute informational session. Informational sessions are open to the public and mandatory before enrolling.

We will explain the Diabetes Prevention Program in detail, provide a tour of the Wellness Center, and help participants make an informed decision to learn if the Program is a good fit for them. Space is limited, so we want to ensure it is a good match for each and every participant prior to enrollment.

Informational Sessions are free and typically last 30 minutes.

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Or call the Wellness Center at 541-274-2770.