Free Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon program offered
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Deschutes County Health Services is excited to announce upcoming dates for the Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon program.
This year-long lifestyle change program can prevent adults at risk from developing Type 2 diabetes. There is no cost to participate and all classes will be offered virtually using the Zoom platform.
Classes will be offered:
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 26, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Zoom
This program is designed for adults with prediabetes a condition marked by higher-than-normal blood glucose (sugar) levels are 5 to 15 times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those with normal blood glucose levels.
Inspiring Communities Partners with Wellocity Health to Deliver National DPP Online
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Online delivery provides convenient access to participants from anywhere at any time to fit within a busy lifestyle
I would recommend any DPP organization who is considering online programs to consider Wellocity. SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) January 20, 2021 Inspiring Communities, a nonprofit organization based in Richmond, CA with full CDC recognition for delivering in-person National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP), has partnered with Wellocity Health to deliver the National DPP online in English and Spanish. Online delivery provides convenient access to participants from anywhere at any time via their mobile device or computer to fit within a busy lifestyle to prevent type 2 diabetes.
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Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will be offering a free workshop for adults who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes or who have pre-diabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program will be offered beginning Thursday, March 25. Workshop participants will meet weekly from 3:30 to 4 p.m. on Zoom.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program focuses on gradual lifestyle changes and problem solving to reduce a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The program includes free lifestyle coaching during 16 weekly group sessions followed by every other week follow-up meetings and support for the remainder of the year-long program. Research shows that lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 58% in people with prediabetes. Participants will learn and apply practical strategies to stay motivated, manage stress, prepare food,
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ESCANABA Have you gained weight during the pandemic? Have you ever been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or encouraged to lose weight due to diabetes within your family history? Michigan State University Extension has received full program recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and are now offering the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) On-Line via Zoom.
This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The focus is on establishing lifestyle changes that promote healthy eating, physical activity and goal setting that lead to a 5-7% weight loss and decreased risk for type 2 diabetes.