Address
164 Scranton Carbondale Hwy
Archbald, PA 18403

Phone Number
(570) 209-9644

Email
info@nepa-ahec.org


Diabetes Prevention Program

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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 us at 570-209-9644 or Email Us

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.

    KNOW YOUR RISK

  • Prediabetes affects 1 out of 3 American adults, that 's 86 million people!
  • 5% to 15% of individuals with prediabetes progress to Type 2 Diabetes each year.
  • 90% of individuals with prediabetes are not aware of their status.
  • Take the Test

    JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR OUR NEXT PROGRAM

    Contact us for details and/or to register 570-209-9644.

    New Programs will be starting in Lackawanna County Fall 2024

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    164 Scranton Carbondale Highway
    Archbald, PA 18403

    (570) 209-9644

    northeastpaahec@gmail.com

    info@nepa-ahec.org