McCreary County

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

www.lcdhd.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

www.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

www.lcdhd.org

 

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

www.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.