Diabetes Assessment
Over 29.1 million Americans have diabetes and 1 out of 4 does not know that they have it. This Diabetes Assessment serves several purposes. If you don't have diabetes, the assessment will help you understand your risk for getting diabetes in the future. If you aren't sure whether or not you have diabetes now, it will help you better understand the likelihood, including symptoms and how you can be screened for diabetes.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Classes start regularly and meet once a week for an hour. After 16 sessions, you’ll have at least six-monthly follow–up sessions to help you stay motivated and maintain your healthy lifestyle.
For more information, call 270-688-4858 or email Shelby.Shelby@OwensboroHealth.org or Beth.Cecil@OwensboroHealth.org
Upcoming Classes
Location: Healthpark, Classroom A
2023 Information Sessions:
- August 24 at 5 p.m.
- August 31 at 5 p.m.
Classes start in September
About Prediabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 84 million American adults - or more than 1 in every 3 - have prediabetes. However, 90% of people with prediabetes are not aware that they have this. But don’t let the “pre” fool you. Prediabetes is a serious condition that places people at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Those with prediabetes have a 30% likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes within the next five years. Download this infographic from the CDC for more statistics like these.
There is good news though. Studies have proven that a program that focuses on improving diet while increasing physical activity and weight loss can decrease the chance of progressing to Type 2 diabetes by as much as 71%.
About the program
Owensboro Health currently has one of only a few diabetes prevention programs in Kentucky that has received full recognition from the CDC. Our Prevent T2 program is offered at the Owensboro Health Healthpark by trained lifestyle coaches who will help support and encourage you.
Prevent T2 is a year-long series of classes geared toward teaching participants simple changes to lower their risk of developing diabetes while promoting healthy weight loss. The course covers topics such as finding healthy foods you enjoy, tracking your food intake, physical activity, eating well away from home, coping with triggers, staying motivated, stress management, and much more. Learn more about the Prevent T2 Program.
Are you at risk of developing diabetes?
If you’re not sure what your risk is, take the prediabetes risk test below. If you score a 5 or higher, follow up with your primary care provider to see if additional testing is needed.
This would also be a great time to consider the Prevent T2 program offered by Owensboro Health.
For more information contact Beth Cecil at Beth.Cecil@OwensboroHealth.org.