Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – Weight Watchers (call for meeting location in Pulaski 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
– The Lake Cumberland District Health Dept., 500 Bourne Ave, Somerset, KY 42501 DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Jamie Lee, (606) 678-4761 X1157, jamiel.lee@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 Info might not be 100% up-to-date; check the Pulaski Co. Farmers Market Webpage for the latest market times. – PULASKI GROWERS FARMERS MARKET DETAILS: (2019 info) Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7am to 11am, June-October. The market happens at the Food Fair parking lot across from the old City Hall.
DETAILS: (2020 info) 8am to 2pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays, June-October. The market happens at the Somerset Mall parking lot, near the Shell gas station. |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions, Support Groups, and other Community Happenings – Support Group: The Lake Cumberland District Health Dept., at The Pulaski Co Health Dept., 45 Roberts Street, Somerset, KY 42501. CONTACT: Jamie Lee, (606) 678-4761 X1157, jamiel.lee@lcdhd.org |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health, with the Lake Cumberland District Health Dept., at the Pulaski County Health Department, 45 Roberts St, Somerset, KY 42501. 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@lcdhd.org
– The Lake Cumberland District Health Department, at the Pulaski County Health Department, 45 Roberts St, Somerset, KY 42501. DETAILS: ‘DIABETES 101;’ Classes meet for 2 hours. Call for more information & to register. CONTACT: Jamie Lee, (606) 678-4761 X1157, jamiel.lee@lcdhd.org |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy, Dietitians, and Diabetes Specialists – The Lake Cumberland District Health Department, at the Pulaski County Health Department, 45 Roberts St, Somerset, KY 42501. CONTACT: (606) 679-4416, ask for Medical Nutrition Therapy
– Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, 305 Langdon St, Somerset, KY 42503. CONTACT: (606) 679-7441, ask for Medical Nutrition Therapy. A referral from your healthcare provider is required.
– Diabetes Specialist: Dennis Joseph, MD, at The Endocrinology Center of Lake Cumberland, 349 Bogle St Ste A, Somerset, KY 42503. CONTACT: (606) 451-6060. Adult patients accepted by doctor referral only. |