Are you a patient who meets the following criteria?
- At least 18 years old; and
- Overweight (body mass index ≥24; ≥22 if Asian); and
- Have had no previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes; and
- Have a blood test result in the prediabetes range within the past year:
- Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7%–6.4%, or
- Fasting plasma glucose: 100–125 mg/dL, or
- Two-hour plasma glucose (after a 75 gm glucose load): 140–199 mg/dL
– OR –
- At least 18 years old; and
- Have been previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes
You can enroll in NUNM’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). DPP is a 12-month program with 22 sessions of behavioral and nutritional counseling in a group setting, taught by Wendy Leigh White, ND. The first 12 sessions are weekly, then 2 months of bi-monthly; the last six sessions happen monthly. Classes are covered by most insurance. For patients without insurance, a time-of-service discount applies and each class costs $25.
For questions, email Dr. White at [email protected]. To register for the program, call 503.552.1555
Program Meeting Schedule
| Date | Session Name |
|---|---|
| 4/17/18 | 1. Introduction to the Program |
| 4/24/18 | 2. Get Active to Prevent T2 |
| 5/1/18 | 3. Track Your Activity |
| 5/8/18 | 4. Eat Well to Prevent T2 |
| 5/15/18 | 5. Track Your Food |
| 5/22/18 | 6. Get More Active |
| 5/29/18 | 7. Burn More Calories Than You Take In |
| 6/5/18 | 8. Shop and Cook to Prevent T2 |
| 6/12/18 | 9. Manage Stress |
| 6/19/18 | 10. Find Time for Fitness |
| 6/26/18 | 11. Cope with Triggers |
| 7/3/18 | 12. Keep Your Heart Healthy |
| 7/10/18 | 13. Take Charge of Your Thoughts |
| 7/24/18 | 14. Get Support |
| 8/14/18 | 15. Eat Well Away from Home |
| 8/28/18 | 16. Stay Motivated to Prevent T2 |
| 9/11/18 | 17. When Weight Loss Stalls |
| 10/9/18 | 18. More About Carbs/Take a Fitness Break |
| 11/13/18 | 19. Have Healthy Foods You Enjoy |
| 12/11/18 | 20. Get Enough Sleep |
| 1/8/19 | 21. Get Back on Track |
| 2/12/19 | 22. Prevent T2 for Life! |
Sessions will be held at:
Helfgott Research Institute, Violet Beebe Classroom
2220 SW First Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon
For more information:
cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.htm