Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (call for meeting location in McCreary County) DETAILS: Both in-person & online meetings. This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call for scheduling dates, times, and to register. CONTACT: Jamie Lee, (606) 678-4761 X1157, jamiel.lee@lcdhd.org or Janetf.cowherd@lchhd.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 – The McCreary County Farmers’ Market, 299 Wilburn K Ross Highway, Stearns, KY 42647 DETAILS: 2020 season: Saturdays, 9AM – 12PM. Check their facebook page for the latest market times & details, or call 606-376-3008. |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups – The Lake Cumberland Diabetes Coalition & Support Group, at the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, with The McCreary County Health Department, 119 Medical Ln, Whitley City, KY 42653. CONTACT: Vicky Albertson, (606) 376-2412 X4462, vickyalbertson@lcdhd.org |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health, with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, at The McCreary County Health Department, 119 Medical Ln, Whitley City, KY 42653. 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: Jamie Lee, (606) 678-4761 X1157, Jamiel.lee@ky.gov
– The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (Call for class location in McCreary County) Contact for more details, and to register. CONTACT: Vicky Albertson, (606) 376-2412 X4462, vickyl.ablertson@lcdhd.org |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians
None listed at this time. |
*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.