As part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, you can join the Accessible Pharmacy Services Diabetes Lifestyle Coaches on a journey to a healthier you! Get healthy, stay healthy, and avoid diabetes with this virtual program (fully funded by insurance). Also available: virtual classes provided in American Sign Language!
Who Can Join? If you are age 18+ and identify with any of the following:
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher
- Not be previously diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Not be pregnant
- Be able to meet 1 of the following requirements:
- Had a qualifying blood test result in the prediabetes range in the past year
- Have a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes
- Receive a high-risk result on a Prediabetes Risk Test
Goals:
- Lose weight through healthy eating
- Increase physical activity
- Learn to identify and address barriers to healthy eating and physical activity
Duration (1-Year):
- 22 virtual sessions spread out over the course of 1 year
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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%
Contact Accessible Pharmacy to Register – Email: info@AccessiblePharmacy.com
VP available upon request