Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – The University of Kentucky’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center’s DPP Program in Knox County, 215 Treuhaft Boulevard, Suite 7, Barbourville, KY 40906. DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Danielle Barrett, (606) 546-3447, Danielle.barrett@uky.edu https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/barnstable-brown-diabetes-center/prevention
– Baptist Health-Corbin (open only to employees of Baptist Health-Corbin) DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Hannah B Sizemore, 606-523-8549, Hannah.Sizemore@bhsi.com; or Debbie Scarberry, 606-528-1212, dscarberry@bhsi.com |
| 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 – Knox County Farmers’ Market DETAILS: Meets Thursdays, 4-7 PM, at the Knox County Extension Office, 215 Treuhaft Blvd, Barbourville, KY. Check their Facebook page for the latest details: |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups None listed at this time. |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES) – The Knox County Health Department, 261 Hospital Dr., Barbourville, KY 40906. Call for more details: (606) 546-3486
– Kentucky Homeplace (Call for class location in Knox 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. The classes meet for 2.5 hours a week for 6 weeks. CONTACT: (606) 277-0018 |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians
– The Knox County Health Department, 261 Hospital Dr., Barbourville, KY 40906.Call for more details: (606) 546-3486 |
*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.