Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – The Kentucky River District Health Dept., Call for class site location in Lee County. DETAILS: This year-long, in-person program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Vivian Smith or Susan Kincaid, (606) 464-2492, viviank.smith@ky.gov or susanm.kincaid@ky.gov
– Juniper Health, Call for class site location in Lee County. DETAILS: This year-long, in-person program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Bridget Turner or Missy Begley, (606) 464-0151, bridget.turner@juniperhealth.org |
| 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 – Beattyville Main Street Marketplace, located at the intersection of Peoples Exchange Bank and Shell Food Mart, 25 HWY 52 E, Beattyville, KY 41311. DETAILS: First Fridays only, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, thru September. CONTACT: Teresa Mays, (606) 464-5007, tmays@beattyville.org |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups – Diabetes & Wellness Coalition from the Ky. River District Health Dept., at the Lee County Health Dept. DETAILS: Meets quarterly. Call for more information. CONTACT: Vivian Smith, (606) 464-2492, viviank.smith@ky.gov |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES) – The Ky. Department of Public Health, with the Kentucky River District Health Dept., at the Lee Co Health Dept. DETAILS: ‘HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES’ curriculum. Classes meet for 4 hours twice a year. Call for scheduling dates, times, & to register. CONTACT: Denesa Watts or April Sandlin, (606) 785-3144, Denesas.watts@ky.gov or april. sandlin@ky.gov
– Juniper Health, at the Lee County Family Medical Clinic, 125 Main Street, Beattyville, KY 41311. DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Missy Begley, (606) 464-0151, missy.begley@juniperhealth.org
– KENTUCKY HOMEPLACE (Call for class location in Lee 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: Samantha Bowman, (877) 464-2156, samantha.bowman@uky.edu
– KENTUCKY RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING & INDEPENDENT LIVING (Call for class location in Lee 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: Staci Noble, (606) 436-3158, stacie@kradd.org |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians
– Kentucky River District Health Dept., at the Lee County Health Dept., 45 Center Street, Beattyville, KY 41311.CONTACT: Alice Caudill, (606) 782-3144, alilcem.caudill@ky.gov
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*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.