Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – The Bracken County Health Department (contact for class location) DETAILS: This in-person, year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months and 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Get in touch to join the next cohort that forms. CONTACT: Donna Teegarden, (606) 735-2157 X225, donnas.teegarden@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 Lewis County Farmers’ Market, located in Vanceburg, by Bee Mart on the Double A Highway. DETAILS: Tues., Thurs., Sat., 8 AM – sellout. Double-check the latest market days & hours at their website or their facebook page. |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups – Lewis County Diabetes Coalition, at The Lewis County Health Dept., 185 Commercial Drive, Vanceburg, KY 41179 DETAILS: This Coalition meets every other month. Call for meeting location, times, and more information. CONTACT: Allyson Brannon, (606) 796-2632, allysonK.Brannon@ky.gov |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES) – Lewis County Health Department, 185 Commerce Drive, Vanceburg, KY 41179 CONTACT: Katie Brannon, (606) 796-2632
– Buffalo Trace Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living (call for class location) 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: (606) 564-7084 |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians – Primary Plus (call for location in Lewis County) CONTACT: (606) 796-3660, ask for Medical Nutrition Therapy |
*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.