Diabetes Prevention Program
Have you ever been told you have prediabetes? Or that you are at risk for Type 2 diabetes? If so, did you know that you can still prevent diabetes?
At the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at UM Midtown, our diabetes prevention program — developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — is proven to help people with prediabetes prevent or delay the development of Type 2 diabetes.
Called Healthier2Gether, our free community-powered diabetes prevention program is designed not only to help reduce your risk but also to take charge of your health.
The program is designed not only to help reduce your risk but also to take charge of your health. During each session, a small group of participants meets with lifestyle coaches, who will teach a lesson and lead a group discussion on topics like:
- Eating healthy
- Adding physical activity
- Managing stress
- How to stay on track when eating out
Join Our Diabetes Prevention Program
With our diabetes prevention program you will have access to:
- A CDC-approved curriculum and proven program to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes
- A trained lifestyle coach who will help you set and reach goals for a healthy lifestyle change
- Support from others with similar goals and challenges for lifestyle change
How long is the program?
This program is a year-long program with weekly meetings for the first six months, then once or twice a month for the next six months to help you maintain healthy lifestyle changes.
To be eligible for the program you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a body mass index of 25 or higher (23 or higher if Asian)
- Have no previous diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Not be pregnant
- Meet one of the following from a recent blood test:
- Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7–6.4%
- Fasting plasma glucose: 100–125 mg/dL
- Two-hour plasma glucose tolerance test: 140–199 mg/dL
If you are interested in being a part of the next class or learning more about the program, please contact our team by calling 410-328-4024.