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Full Resource Name:
Diabetes Prevention Program - DPP or NDPP
Address
410 E Atkinson
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-5411
Description:
National Diabetes Prevention Program, Be Fit 4 Life, helps you take control of your health by adopting habits to reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes and improve your overall health and well-being. Research by the National Institutes of Health has proven that programs like the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can reduce the number of cases of type 2 diabetes by nearly 60%. The program provides a supportive environment where participants work together in a small group to learn about healthier eating and increasing their physical activity in order to reduce their risk for developing diabetes. The program, which is led by a trained Lifestyle Coach in a classroom setting, is delivered over a 12-month period, beginning with 16 weekly sessions followed by bi-monthly sessions.
Hours:
8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
December 21, 2023
Address Listings
Mailing
410 E Atkinson
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Physical (Primary)
410 E Atkinson
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Contacts
Debra Anthony
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(620) 231-5411
Fax
(620) 235-7115
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
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Description
National Diabetes Prevention Program, Be Fit 4 Life, helps you take control of your health by adopting habits to reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes and improve your overall health and well-being. Research by the National Institutes of Health has proven that programs like the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can reduce the number of cases of type 2 diabetes by nearly 60%. The program provides a supportive environment where participants work together in a small group to learn about healthier eating and increasing their physical activity in order to reduce their risk for developing diabetes. The program, which is led by a trained Lifestyle Coach in a classroom setting, is delivered over a 12-month period, beginning with 16 weekly sessions followed by bi-monthly sessions.
Hours
8 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
At risk of diabetes.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Referral forms available at: http://www.crawfordcountykansas.org/health-department.html
Service Area
Crawford County.
Geography Served
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