Knox County

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:

https://www.facebook.com/knoxcountyfarmersmarket/

 

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.