Baptist Health Louisville Diabetes Prevention Program starting January 11
The cost of diabetes is staggering. In 2012, the average annual medical cost for a person diagnosed with diabetes was about $13,700, with almost $8,000 in cost for diabetes care. That's 2.3 times greater than medical costs for a person who does not have diabetes. Even more devastating is the cost to one's health and life from tripling a person's chances of developing heart disease to an increased risk of limb removal or loss of eye sight.
The cost of diabetes is staggering. In 2012, the average annual medical cost for a person diagnosed with diabetes was about $13,700, with almost $8,000 in cost for diabetes care. That’s 2.3 times greater than medical costs for a person who does not have diabetes. Even more devastating is the cost to one’s health and life from tripling a person’s chances of developing heart disease to an increased risk of limb removal or loss of eye sight.
Losing weight, moving more and managing stress are key elements of the year-long Diabetes Prevention Program to help those with pre-diabetes reduce their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. Baptist Health Louisville will offer the year-long Diabetes Prevention Program starting on January 11 from 6-7 p.m. in the hospital’s Education Center.
The program includes 16 weekly session followed by six monthly sessions. During the one-hour sessions, participants meet in a small group setting with a trained lifestyle coach. Session topics range from eating healthier, reading food labels, overcoming stress, getting physically active and staying motivated.
The goal of the program is to achieve a five to seven percent body weight loss and increase physical activity to a minimum of 150 minutes throughout the duration of the program.
To qualify, participants must meet the following criteria:
· Must never have been diagnosed with diabetes
· Must be 18 years or older AND have a BMI equal to or greater than 24, or if Asian, greater than 22; and must have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes through one the following ways:
o Fasting glucose of 100 to 125
o A1C of 5.7 to 6.4
o Glucose Tolerance Test results of 140 to 199
o Clinically diagnosed Gestational Diabetes during previous pregnancy (may be self-reported)
o Without a blood-based test or history of Gestational Diabetes, participants must complete the CDC pre-diabetes screening test and score 9 points or higher, indicating a high risk for diabetes.
The program is $350 and is not covered by insurance, except for Anthem KEHP members. To learn more or sign-up, call the Baptist Health Diabetes Management Program at 502.897.8831.