Diabetes Prevention Program
*** CLASSES START JUNE 22ND ***
Benefits
Have decreased blood pressure.
Lower blood sugar and A1c.
Improved quality of life.
Look and feel better.
Ability to enjoy fun activities.
Classes
Online classes meet once a week via Zoom for the first 6 months. Months 7 - 12 are held once a month. Also, this can be done from your home. A once-in-a-lifetime benefit.
Costs
The program is free of charge, as Medicare and most insurance cover the costs. Anyone aged 18 years and older can join. Finally, you must have a written diagnosis of prediabetes within the last 12 month
Fight the good fight!
Making changes to improve your nutrition and increase your physical activity, results in 5 - 7% weight loss and a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, with 150 minutes of exercise a week, you can prevent or delay diabetes.
The program was created by the CDC to benefit people with prediabetes and those at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Additional information
The Diabetes Prevention Program has no copay and it is considered a Medicare preventive service. So sign up for class today.
ABOUT US
Who we are?
Fit On Purpose is the creator of this blog, Prevent-type-2.com. We are a group of healthcare workers, a personal trainer, and a lifestyle coach certified to teach the Diabetes Prevention Program.
QUESTIONS?
What if I miss a class? There will be an opportunity to make it up.
Can my child or grandchild be present? Only participates 18 and older.
How much does it cost? The MDPP is free of charge.
Do I have to buy anything? No. Due to the class being online you may want to print off helpful pages of your packet.
