Accessible Pharmacy Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long lifestyle change virtual program, fully covered by insurance, for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has proven success! Participants lowered their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%. Participants ages 60+ lowered their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 71%.
Who Can Join? If you are 18+ and identify with any of the following:
- Being overweight
- Age 45+
- Having a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes
- Being physically active less than 3 times per week
- History of giving birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds
- History of having diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes)
- African American, Hispanic/Latino American, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
Goals:
- Lose weight through healthy eating
- Increase physical activity
- Learn to identify and address barriers to healthy eating and physical activity
Website: https://accessiblepharmacy.com/diabetes-prevention-program/
Email: info@AccessiblePharmacy.com
Diabetes Lifestyle Coaches Phone Numbers:
- Lynn Heitz, Diabetes Lifestyle Coach: 215-208-7582
- Mary Ann Grignon, Diabetes Lifestyle Coach: 570-807-1276