Denesa Watts (L) & April Sandlin (R), Diabetes Educators at the Kentucky River District Health Department (photo via KRDHD’s Facebook page)
Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – The Kentucky River District Health Dept., at the Knott Co. Health Dept. (Received Preliminary CDC Recognition). Call for class location in Knott County. IN PERSON: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6-8 sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Denesa Watts or April Sandlin, 606-785-3144 (OR) 606-439-2361, april.sandlin@ky.gov or Denesas.Watts@ky.gov |
| 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 Knott County Farmers’ Market DETAILS: Tuesdays: 5-7 pm, at the Pavilion below the Public Library, 56 Education Lane, Hindman, KY 41822 Fridays: 9am – 12pm, at the Knott Co. Extension Office, 149 Parks Branch Rd., Hindman, KY 41822 CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/KnottCFM/ |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups – The Knott County Diabetes Coalition DETAILS: Meets at The Gathering Place at The Hindman Settlement School, 51 Center Street, Hindman, KY 41822. Meets every other month on the 4th Tuesday of the month, at 12:00 PM, for approximately one hour. CONTACT: Jason Brashear, The Hindman Settlement School, (606) 785-5475, jason@hindmansettlement.org
– Knott Co. Diabetes Support Group DETAILS: Meets via The Kentucky River District Health Dept., at Hindman First Baptist Church, 130 Main St., Hindman, KY 41822 This support group meets the second Thursday of each month from 1:00PM till 2:00PM. Call to Register. CONTACT: Alice Caudill, (606) 785-3144, elicem.caudill@ky.gov |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES) – Kentucky Homeplace, at The June Buchanan Clinic, 59 Cowtown Road, Hindman, KY 41822 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 once per week for 6 weeks. Call to Register. CONTACT: Michaela Williams, (606) 785-9884, michaelawilliams@uky.edu https://ruralhealth.med.uky.edu/cerh-homeplace
– Faith Moves Mountains: Appalachians In Control, Call for class location in Knott Co. DETAILS: ‘EVERYONE WITH DIABETES COUNTS’ Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP). Classes meet for 2 hours once a week for 6 weeks. CONTACT: Sarah Stone, (606) 574-0871, Sarah.Stone @uky.edu https://www.facebook.com/DiabetesResearchProject/
– Kentucky River Area Development District, Call for class location in Knott Co. 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 to Register. CONTACT: Staci Noble or Shelia Cornett, (606) 436-3158, stacie@kradd.org or shelia@kradd.org
– Kentucky River District Health Dept., at the Knott County Health Dept., Call for class location in Knott Co. DETAILS: Nationally “Recognized” or “Accredited” Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Class. Call for more details. CONTACT: Denesa Watts or April Sandlin, (606) 785-3144, april.sandlin@ky.gov or Denesas.watts@ky.gov |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians – Kentucky River District Health Dept., at the Knott County Health Dept., 880 W. Main St., Hindman, KY 41822 DETAILS: Call for scheduling, times, to register, and for more information. CONTACT: Alice Caudill, (606) 785-3144, alicem.caudill@ky.gov |
*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.