Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings None listed at this time. |
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): Online Meetings – Coach Shellie’s Healthy Lifestyle Program (Full CDC Recognition) DETAILS: Meets online. This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months and 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call to register & for more. CONTACT: Shellie Wingate, (502) 682-5079, shellie.wingate@gmail.com
– Good Measures, LLC (Full CDC Recognition) DETAILS: Meets online. This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call to register & for more. CONTACT: Cassandra Johnson, (617) 531-9149 X2713, Cassandra.johnson@goodmeasures.com
– Balanced Wellness KY (Full CDC Recognition) DETAILS: Meets online. This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call to register & for more. CONTACT: Terry Gehrke, (502) 716-7773, tag@balancedwellnessky.com |
| Healthy Eating & Farmers' Markets – The Bath County Farmers’ Market, 2914 East Hwy 60 in Owingsville, Kentucky. DETAILS: 2020 (later) season— Tues., Fri., Sat., 9 AM – sellout. Always be sure to double-check the latest market days & hours at their website or their facebook page. |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups – none listed at this time. |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES) – The Gateway District Health Dept., at the Bath County Health Dept., 42 Treadway Drive, Owingsville, KY 40360 DETAILS: Classes meet semi-annually (October and April). Four sessions for 2 hours each session. CONTACT: Jason McKenzie or Sandra Ellington, (606) 674-6396 X26, JasonD.McKenzie@ky.gov
– Kentucky HOMEPLACE (call for class location in Bath County). DETAILS: Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). Classes are designed to be taught by trained non-licensed professionals who are living with a chronic disease. Classes meet for 2.5 hours a week for 6 weeks. Call for more. CONTACT: (606) 674-9297
– Gateway Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living (call for class location in Bath County). DETAILS: Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). Classes are designed to be taught by trained non-licensed professionals who are living with a chronic disease. Classes meet for 2.5 hours a week for 6 weeks. Call for more. CONTACT: (855) 882-5307 |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy, Dietitians, and Community Resources – The Gateway District Health Dept., at the Bath County Health Dept., 42 Treadway Drive, Owingsville, KY 40360 CONTACT: (606) 674-2731, Ask for Dietitian |
*NOTE: information presented here (aside from Farmers’ Market info) comes from the Kentucky Diabetes Resource Directory. It may not account for differences in programs/services due to COVID-19, so be sure to double-check to confirm! Also, these listings might not be complete, and we do not endorse one entity/provider over another.