Join the Allegany County Office for the Aging’s Prevent T2 Program in learning how to make healthy lifestyle changes! PreventT2 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Guided by a trained lifestyle coach from the Allegany County Office for the Aging, participants will learn the skills they need to make lasting changes such as losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active, and managing stress.
People with prediabetes — higher-than-normal blood glucose (sugar) levels — are 5 to 15 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with normal blood glucose levels. In fact, many people with prediabetes can be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within 5 years.
“One in three American adults has prediabetes, so the need for prevention has never been greater,” said Erika Zerkowski, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for the Office for the Aging. The PreventT2 Program offers a proven approach to preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes through modest life-style changes made with the support of a coach and one’s peers.”
Participants learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to their routine, manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes. PreventT2 groups meet for a year — weekly for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. The program’s group setting provides a supportive environment with people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes. Together participants celebrate their successes and find ways to overcome obstacles.
An informational session will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at 6087 State Rt. 19 N, Belmont, NY. The first class will begin on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at the same location and is absolutely FREE of charge!
To participate in the PreventT2 program, call the Allegany County Office for the Aging at 585-268-9390.