Diabetes Prevention Program

REDEFINE YOUR HEALTH, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE

The NEPA AHEC's Diabetes Prevention Program is a one-year long lifestyle modification program that assists adults at risk for type 2 diabetes to reduce their risk for developing the disease through making changes that will improve their overall health and well-being. Program participants earn strategies for increasing physical activity, healthy eating, and losing a modest amount of weight. Research conducted by the National Institutes of Health has proven that programs like NEPA AHEC's Diabetes Prevention Program can reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by 58% and 71% in adults over the age of 60.

To inquire about our next session, please contact Lisa Walsh at 570-468-1483 or Email Lisa

HOW IT WORKS

A yearlong program consisting of 26 sessions

Facilitated by a trained Lifestyle Coach

Occurs in a supportive group of 8-15 participants who encourage one another to stay motivated in maintaining progress towards program goals

PROGRAM GOALS

Reduce total body weight by 7%

Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

In order to qualify for the program, you must be at least 18 years old, overweight (BMI >25)*, and at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes indicated by a confirmatory blood value, prediabetes determined by clinical diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes (GDM) during previous pregnancy, or a qualifying risk score. *Asian individual(s) BMI>22. Individuals who have already been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes do not qualify for this program.