Laurel County

Diabetes Prevention Resources

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

Weight Watchers (call for meeting location in Laurel County)

DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call for more information.

CONTACT: (844) 206-3728

https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/DPP

 

Baptist Health Lexington-Corbin (Open only to Baptist Health-Corbin employees)

DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call for specific location.

CONTACT: Hannah B Sizemore: (606-523-8549), Hannah.Sizemore@bhsi.com; or Debbie Scarberry (606-528-1212), dscarber@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

The London-Laurel County Farmers’ Market, 200 County Extension Rd, London, Kentucky 40741

DETAILS: 2020 season: Saturdays, 9AM – 1:30PM. Check their facebook page for the latest market times & details.

 

Diabetes Management Resources

Diabetes Coalitions, Support Groups, and other Community Happenings

Diabetes Coalition: The Laurel County Health Department, 525 Whitley Street, London, KY 40741

DETAILS: LAUREL COUNTY HEALTH IN MOTION, meets quarterly for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Call for more information.

CONTACT: Brandi N. Gilley, (606) 864-5187, brandin.gilley@ky.gov

www.laurelcohealthdept.org

 

– Support Group: Baptist Health-Corbin, at the Laurel County Health Department, 525 Whitley Street, London, KY 40741

CONTACT: (606) 523-4743 (Ask for Diabetes Support Groups)

www.baptisthealth.com

 

Support Group: Baptist Health, at Family Fitness Center, 440 West Cumberland Gap Pkwy, Corbin, KY 40701

CONTACT: (606) 526-0007 (Ask for Diabetes Support Groups)

www.baptisthealth.com

 

Bluegrass Lions Club Diabetes Project

Contact for more details.

CONTACT: Pat Ryan, (859) 221-1041, pat.bldp@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/BLDP.KY/

 

Classes at KentuckyOne Health-St. Joseph London, at The Laurel Co. Public Library, 120 College Park, London, KY 40741

DETAILS: ‘BITE SIZE LEARNING’ class is monthly from 12:00 noon to 1:00PM and free.

CONTACT: St. Joseph London, (606) 864-5759

insidekentuckyonehealth.org

Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES)

– The Kentucky Department for Public Health, at the Laurel County Health Department, 725 Whitley St., London, KY 40741.

DETAILS: ‘HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES’ curriculum. Class is a series of 4 classes for 2.5 hours each, totaling 10 hours. Call for more details, and to register.

CONTACT: Lynnett Renner, (606) 864-5187, Lynnett.renner@ky.gov

 

Catholic Health Initiatives at Saint Joseph London (Call for class site location in Laurel County)

DETAILS: Diabetes & nutrition care class.

CONTACT: Amanda Goldman, (859) 313-2393, amandagoldman@catholichealth.net

 

PLAZA DRUG SPECIALTY CARE STORE (Call for class location in Laurel County)

CONTACT: Kyle Harris, or The Pharmacy Dept.: (606) 877-4445

 

Baptist Regional Medical Center, at Baptist Family Fitness, 440 W Cumberland Gap Pkwy, Corbin, KY 40701

DETAILS: “Diabetes Smart” Classes meet monthly on Tuesdays & Thursdays for 6 hours total. Physicians’ referral & pre-certification is required. May bring a guest with you, no referral needed and no charge for guest.

CONTACT: Hannah B. Sizemore or Linda Mills, (606) 526-0007, Hannah.Sizemore@bhsi.com

www.bhsi.com

Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians

Laurel County Health Dept., 725 Whitley St., London, KY 40741.

CONTACT: Brandi Gilley or Lynnett Renner, (606) 864-5187

http://www.laurelcohealthdept.org/

 

KentuckyOne Health & Nutrition Care at St. Joseph London, 1001 St. Joseph Lane, London, KY 40741

CONTACT: Emily Tuggle, (606) 330-6862, emilytuggle@sj-london.org

 

KentuckyOne Health Diabetes & Nutrition Center (Call for location in Laurel Co.)

CONTACT: Melinda Hinkle, (859) 313-2595, MelindaHinkle@sjhlex.org

 
*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.