Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – The University of Kentucky’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center’s DPP Program in Whitley County, at the UK Cooperative Extension Office, 4275 US-25W (PO Box 328), Williamsburg, KY 40769.DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Matti Cornelius, (606) 549-1430, Matti.daniels@ky.edu https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/barnstable-brown-diabetes-center/prevention DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Hannah B Sizemore, 606-523-8549, Hannah.Sizemore@bhsi.com; or Debbie Scarberry, 606-528-1212, dscarberry@bhsi.com |
| 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 Whitley County Farmers’ Market In Williamsburg: Thursdays, 5-8 PM, at Bill Woods Park (On the corner of Cumberland Ave and S 3rd St) In Corbin: Tuesdays, 5-8 PM, at NIBROC Park (Main Street) Check their facebook page for the latest info. |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions, Support Groups, and other Community Happenings
– Whitley County Healthy Communities Coalition at The Whitley Co Health Dept., 368 Penny Ln, Williamsburg, KY 40769.
CONTACT: Katharine Lay, (606) 549-3380, katharinel.lay@ky.gov www.whitleycountyhealthdepartment.com CONTACT: Hannah B. Sizemore, (606) 523-8549, hannah.sizemore@bhsi.com www.baptisthealthkentucky.com CONTACT: Teresa L Bunch, (606) 528-5613, teresa.bunch@ky.gov https://whitleycountyhealthdepartment.com/ CONTACT: (606) 523-8549 |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES)
– WHITLEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Call for class site location in Whitley County)
DETAILS: Classes meet annually alternately in Corbin & in Williamsburg from 10:00AM till 2:00PM. Call for scheduling dates, times, and to register. CONTACT: Ask for Diabetes Self Management Ed. Classes, (606) 549-3380 www.whitleycountyhealthdepartment.com DETAILS: ‘DIABETES SMART-“YOU CAN DO IT” EDUCATION PROGRAM,’ MD Referral required. Classes are a series of 2 lasting 3 hours each for 6 hours total. Contact for more information. CONTACT: Hannah B Sizemore, (606) 523-8549 X8549, Hannah.Sizemore@bhsi.com www.bhsi.com DETAILS: HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES – Classes meet quarterly Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00AM till 2:00PM for a total of 8 hours. Call for scheduling dates, times, & to register. CONTACT: Teresa L. Bunch, (606) 528-5613, teresa.bunch@ky.gov |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy, Dietitians, and Diabetes Specialists
– WHITLEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-CORBIN, 3750 Cumberland Falls Hwy, Corbin, KY 40701.
DETAILS: Meets Mondays & Wednesdays from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Call to register. CONTACT: Teresa L. Bunch, (606) 528-5613, teresa.bunch@ky.gov www.whitleycountyheatlhdepartment.com DETAILS: Meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. CONTACT: Teresa L. Bunch, (606) 528-5613, teresa.bunch@ky.gov DETAILS: All appointments must be made by Physician. Meets Monday thru Friday from 7:30AM to 5:00PM. Call to register. CONTACT: Debbie Scarberry, Chastity Bradshaw, Sarah Jernigan, or Rachel Walker: (606) 523-8602, Dscraber@bhsi.com, cbradsha@bhsi.com |
*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.