Are you at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes? Currently 86 million people in the U.S. have a condition called “pre diabetes,” many of which don’t even know they have it. The Diabetes Prevention Program is a 16 week lifestyle modification program that can help you reduce the risk for developing Type 2 diabetes by 58% to 71%, depending upon your age. If you can answer yes to any of these questions learn more about the Diabetes Prevention Program at the Diabetes Resource Center of Hopkinsville.
- Are you a woman who has had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds at birth?
- Do you have a sister or brother with diabetes?
- Do you have a parent with diabetes?
- Are you over weight?
- Are you younger than 65 years of age and get little or no exercise in a typical day?
- Are you between 45 and 64 years of age?
- Are you 65 years of age or older?
The Diabetes Resource Center of Hopkinsville 