DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
This national program developed by the CDC promotes healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
This is not a fad diet, an exercise class or a quick fix. It’s a year-long program focused on long-term changes and lasting results. A year might sound like a long commitment, but this program uses peer-to-peer learning and coaching model to promote lifestyle changes that result in a healthier life and overall wellbeing.
• Eat healthy without giving up all the foods you love
• Add physical activity to your life, even if you don’t think
you have time
• Setting goals and staying motivated
• Deal with stress
• Cope with challenges that can derail your hard work
• Choose healthy food when eating out
• Get back on track if you stray from your healthy lifestyle goals
ELIGIBILITY:
18 years or older
Body Mass Index over 25
Not currently pregnant
Prediabetic or identified at risk for diabetes
Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7%–6.4%
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sahira Ramirez
Nutritionist
SahiraR@CBHA.org • 509.488.5256
Martin De Haro Garcia
Health Educator & DPP Coordinator
MartinD@CBHA.org • 509.488.5256
CLASS INFO:
Classes Start April 8 - Last day to register is April 29
5 PM - 6 PM
Classes Are Taught By CBHA Health Educators
Wahluke Clinic - Sahira & Maribel
Othello Clinic - Martin, Zinnia & Brandon
PREDIABETES SCREENER
What is prediabetes?
Prediabetes occurs when blood glucose levels (sugar) are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. If no lifestyle changes occur, prediabetes can eventually become a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Take the screener below to see if you are at risk for having prediabetes.