Free, 12-month program starts in April 2025
The Healthy Lifestyle Program invites Central Louisiana residents to join a proven initiative aimed at preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes.
If you are at risk for diabetes, this free 12-month lifestyle change program could be a great fit for you. Follow the link to register: https://bit.ly/3Evos9x
Recruitment is open for a new PreventT2 group starting in April. The location and dates will be determined to accommodate the Central Louisiana adults who enroll.
People with prediabetes — 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.
PreventT2 is a nationally recognized program that offers a proven approach to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through modest lifestyle changes made with the support of a coach and one’s peers. Participants learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to their routine, manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes.
Groups meet for a year — in one-hour weekly sessions for the first 16 weeks, then once or twice a month for the rest of the year to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. The program’s group setting provides a supportive environment with people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes.
PreventT2 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Central Louisiana groups are led by Lifestyle Coaches who have been trained by the Healthy Lifestyle staff to use the curriculum and have the knowledge and skills needed to effectively deliver the program.
Sessions include private weigh-ins and structured lessons. Participants submit food and activity trackers and learn how to maintain the knowledge they gain from each session.
To participate, residents must meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 years of age or older;
- Be overweight (BMI greater than 24; greater than 22 if Asian);
- Have risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes:
- 40 years or older
- Family history of type 2 diabetes
- Diagnosed with high blood pressure
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Cannot have a previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Download the Prediabetes Risk Test to see if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
For more information, call the Healthy Lifestyle Program at (318) 767-3019. Register Now: https://bit.ly/3Evos9x
The Healthy Lifestyle Program is funded by The Rapides Foundation and administered by CMAP, the Cenla Medication Access Program.
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