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Diabetes Prevention Program - FCHN 002
with Ellen Thorne, MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a CDC-approved program that teaches lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Click here to see if you may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes. Please note: This program is not designed for people who have already been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program will help you:
- learn how to eat healthier
- be more physically active and manage stress
- develop skills to make healthier choices to lose weight
- get the long-term support you need to stick with the changes
The Diabetes Prevention Program meets once a week for 16 weeks, then once or twice a month for the rest of the year. A trained lifestyle coach will provide guidance and encouragement throughout the program. Classes are one-hour, and will be held at the same time each week.
The class begins on Monday September 24, 2018 at 12:00 PM, and classes will meet at Healthy Community Coalition, 105 Mt. Blue Circle, Farmington, ME across the street from the hospital.
MaineHealth Employees: Please call (207) 661-7294 to receive the employee code you will need to apply at check-out.
Diabetes Prevention Program - LRC 002
with Kayla Blais, MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a CDC-led initiative that teaches lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Click here to see if you may be at risk for prediabetes. Please note: This program is not designed for people who have already been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
The Diabetes Prevention Program will help you:
- Learn how to eat healthier, be more physically active and manage stress
- Develop skills to make healthier choices to lose weight
- Get the long-term support you need to stick with the changes
The Diabetes Prevention Program meets for one year: once a week for 16 weeks, then bi-monthly or monthly for the rest of the year. A trained Lifestyle Coach will provide guidance and encouragement throughout the program. Classes are one-hour, and will be held at the same time each week. This class will be taught both in-person, and online, so you can attend most of the classes from the comfort of your own home.
The class begins on Tuesday September 11, 2018 at 5:00 PM, and in-person classes will meet at the Learning Resource Center in Falmouth.
MaineHealth Employees: Please call (207) 661-7294 to receive the employee code you will need to apply at check-out.
Diabetes Prevention Program - YMCA Boothbay Harbor
with Casey Clark Kelley, MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention
Time: Classes are scheduled based on participant availability.
Location: Boothbay Region YMCA, 261 Townsend Ave. Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Price: $329 for the year, including a 12-week YMCA membership. The Y is committed to ensuring everyone can participate, regardless of ability to pay. Financial Assistance is available if you need it.
To Register: Call Casey Clark Kelley, Healthy Living Director, for more information or to enroll in the program. 207-350-7026.
Diabetes Prevention Program - YMCA Damariscotta
with Casey Clark Kelley, MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention
Time: Classes are scheduled based on participant availability.
Location: Central Lincoln County YMCA, 525 Main Street Damariscotta, ME 04543
Price: $329 for the year, including a 12-week YMCA membership. The Y is committed to ensuring everyone can participate, regardless of ability to pay. Financial Assistance is available if you need it.
To Register: Call Casey Clark Kelley, Healthy Living Director, for more information or to enroll in the program. 207-350-7026.