Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (call for meeting location in Russell 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 Russell County Farmers’ Market, at the Russell County Extension Office on Highway 127 in Russell Springs (across from the Mighty Dollar Store). DETAILS: Tuesdays & Fridays, 7:30 – sellout. Double-check for the latest details & market times: (606) 499-5080. |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups – Russell County Community Health Coalition, at The Russell Co Health Department, 411 Fruit of the Loom Dr., Jamestown, KY 42629 CONTACT: Jamie Lee, (606) 678-4761 X1157, jamiel.lee@lcdhd.org or Janetf.cowherd@lchhd.org
– Diabetes Support Group: The Russell Co Health Department, 411 Fruit of the Loom Dr., Jamestown, KY 42629 DETAILS: This free support group meets periodically. Pre-registration is required. CONTACT: Jamie Lee, (606) 678-4761 X1157, jamiel.lee@lcdhd.org or Janetf.cowherd@lchhd.org |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health, with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, at The Russell Co Health Department, 411 Fruit of the Loom Dr., Jamestown, KY 42629 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 or Janetf.cowherd@lchhd.org
– The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (Call for class location in Russell County) DETAILS: ‘DIABETES 101: An Introduction to Diabetes.’ This is a 2 hour class. CONTACT: Jamie Lee, (606) 678-4761 X1157, jamiel.lee@lcdhd.org or Janetf.cowherd@lchhd.org |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians – The Lake Cumberland District Health Department, at The Russell Co Health Department, 411 Fruit of the Loom Dr., Jamestown, KY 42629 CONTACT: (270) 343-2181, Ask for Medical Nutritional Therapy
– Russell County Hospital, 299 Glasgow Road, Burkesville, KY 42717 DETAILS: Call for the Dietary Services and for scheduling dates, times, location, and to register. Physicians order required. CONTACT: Donna Robertson, (270) 866-4141 |
*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.