MISHAWAKA, Indiana - Franciscan Health is offering prediabetic patients the opportunity to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with its year-long Diabetes Prevention Program.

Franciscan Health's 12-month virtual, online Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that have proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. 

Diabetes is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S., impacting more than 37 million American adults. Few realize type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle changes, like those implemented through the Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program.

Throughout the course of the program, participants work with a certified healthy lifestyle coach who guides them in practices to help build energy and confidence, lose weight naturally and reduce stress and anxiety. 

Program goals include reducing body weight by 5 to 7 percent and increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week. 

Qualifications to participate in the program:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • BMI greater than 25
  • No previous diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (those with these diagnoses do not qualify for the program).
  • Diagnosed with pre-diabetes
  • Had a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes
  • Screening result of high risk for Type 2 diabetes on the risk assessment

A free information session will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM (EST) / 4:30 PM (CST). Visit fran.care/change to register for this session.

To register for the class, contact Amy Lambert at Amy.Lambert@franciscanalliance.org or call 219-306-4745. 

 


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