At-risk ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñns can join diabetes prevention program
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Sept. 6, 2023
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñns across the state who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes are eligible to join a yearlong program to help them lose weight and improve their health.
The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is offering the Zoom-based program, led by instructor Melissa Clampitt.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which developed the program, one in three Americans has prediabetes, and excess weight is a key risk factor. The program is overseen by the CDC and the Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Participants get ideas and support from other participants and Clampitt, a trained Extension lifestyle coach. Beginning on Oct. 11, participants will meet weekly on Wednesdays for about 16 weeks and at least once monthly after that.
Two one-hour sessions are available, from noon-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m.
Registration is available on the . Please contact Clampitt at 907-745-3551 or mrclampitt@alaska.edu prior to registering to determine eligibility and discuss the program.
The fee of $150 includes a digital scale and program materials that will be mailed to participants. The deadline to register is Sept. 29.
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