Bell County

Diabetes Prevention Resources

The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings

No in-person DPP 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

Middlesboro Farmers’ Market, 1623 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965

Check their facebook page for the latest times & details.

 

Diabetes Management Resources

Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups

Bell County Health Department – Middlesboro Clinic, 111 North 21st Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965

DETAILS: Diabetes Support Groups & Education Classes. Call for scheduling dates, times, and to register, for both children and adults.

CONTACT: (606) 248-2862

Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES)

MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CORPORATION at The Pineville Medical Clinic, 251 South Pine Street, Pineville, KY 40977.

DETAILS: Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP). Classes meet for 2 hours once a week for 6 weeks. Call for scheduling information and to register.

CONTACT: Chasity Eversole, (606) 633-4871 X2391, ceversole@mtncomp.org

http://mountaincomprehensivehealth.com/nutrition

 

KENTUCKY HOMEPLACE (Call for class site location in Bell 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.

CONTACT: Kathy Slusher, (606) 337-6886, kathy.slusher@uky.edu

https://ruralhealth.meduky.edu

 

Bell County Health Department – Middlesboro Clinic, 111 North 21st Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965

DETAILS: Diabetes Support Groups & Education Classes. Call for scheduling dates, times, and to register, for both children and adults.

CONTACT: Deborah Hammond, (606) 248-2862

Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians & Diabetes Specialists
MCHC Pineville Medical Clinic, 251 South Pine Street, Pineville, KY 40977.CONTACT: Erin Gibson, (606) 337-3500- Grace Community Health Center, 313 Cherry Street, Pineville, KYCONTACT: (606) 654-3338

www.gracehealth.org

 

BELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Pineville Clinic, 310 Cherry St, Pineville, KY 40977

CONTACT: Deborah Hammond, (606) 337-7046 X245

 

Diabetes Specialist: Rogelio L. Uy, MD-Endocrinology at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital, 2032 Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, KY 40965

CONTACT: (606) 248-4833

 
*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.