Are You at Risk for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes?
Understanding your risk is the first step towards prevention. You may be at increased risk for developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes if you:
- Are 45 years of age or older;
- Are overweight;
- Have a family history of type 2 diabetes;
- Are physically active fewer than three times per week; or
- Ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds.
Click here to take a prediabetes risk test.
If any of these risk factors apply to you, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to improve your health.
Welcome to Fit & Well, MD's Diabetes Prevention Program!
At Fit & Well, MD, we are dedicated to helping you prevent diabetes through our structured, 3-month virtual Diabetes Prevention Group Class. Our program is designed to provide you with the tools and support necessary to make meaningful, lasting changes to your lifestyle, significantly reducing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
How do you qualify?
You may qualify for this program if you are 18 years or older, have a body mass index of 25 or higher (23 or higher, if of Asian descent), can commit to attending most of the meetings, and meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes
- Have had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes)
- Have had a blood test result in the pre-diabetes range within the past year
If you have ever been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or end stage kidney disease, you will not qualify for this program. Please talk to your doctor about other options for care.
Program Overview/Format
The Diabetes Prevention Program hosted by Fit & Well, MD is a 3-month, research-based program offering support for people working to improve their health and lower their risk for diabetes through lifestyle changes. The course is divided into three 1-month segments:
Month 1: Introduction to Diabetes Prevention
In the first month, we'll lay the foundation for understanding diabetes and its prevention. This month includes:
- Four 1-hour Zoom Sessions (once per week): Each session covers essential topics related to diabetes prevention, healthy eating, and physical activity. You'll have the opportunity to interact with our experts, ask questions, and engage with other participants.
Months 2 and 3: Building Healthy Habits
During the second and third months, we focus on reinforcing healthy habits, including sleep and stress management, and deepening your understanding of diabetes prevention. These months include:
- Two 1-hour Zoom Sessions (every other week): In these sessions, we’ll continue to explore key topics and strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The biweekly format allows for more practical application and personal reflection.
Our lifestyle change program features:
- Trained Lifestyle Coaches: Our coaches guide and motivate you throughout the program.
- Group Support: Includes weekly meetings (via Zoom) and a private Facebook group for ongoing support and encouragement.
The program is focused on helping you make long-term changes for lasting results. Although a three-month commitment may seem significant, learning and maintaining new habits and skills, and building confidence takes time. The program is led by our trained lifestyle coaches to help you learn new skills, encourage you to set and meet goals, and keep you motivated. You also get amazing support from your fellow peers, which adds to the incredible success seen with this program!
During each session, your lifestyle coach will engage the group to see how things are going, introduce the session’s key topics, and guide a group discussion. You will leave the session with suggestions from the lifestyle coach about things to try at home.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Shopping and cooking to prevent type 2 diabetes
- Eating well away from home
- When weight loss stalls
- Sleep
- Managing stress
- Find time for fitness
- Staying motivated
- Coping with triggers
- Eating well
- Staying active
- Getting back on track
Cost / Insurance Coverage
Each session is billed through insurance and your out of pocket payment will be equivalent to your usual primary care office copay. There is also a cash pay option available. The cost of the program is $150 for the first month and $75 per month for months 2 and 3.
Fit & Well, MD Can Help!
Enroll today and take the first step in making the lifestyle changes that will improve your health.
Next class starts in July. The zoom sessions will be at 2pm on July 9, 16, and 23, and 30th.