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NORWAY — The National Diabetes Prevention Program at Stephens Memorial Hospital will hold a series starting Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the hospital, 181 Main St.
The program will be from 5 to 6 p.m.
The NDPP is a Centers for Disease Control program, proven as a successful strategy to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes, according to a news release from the hospital.
The program meets for one year — weekly for the first 16 weeks, then once or twice a month for the remainder of the year.
NDPP is based on research showing people with prediabetes, who participated in a structured lifestyle change program and lost 5 to 7 percent of their body weight (10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person) and included 150 minutes of physical activity weekly, reduced their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent (71% for people over 60).
The program focuses on developing healthy habits — food choices, physical activity, managing stress, staying motivated and problem solving. The sessions are interactive.
“Small changes can add up to big differences” says Betty Sirois, diabetes nurse educator at Stephens Memorial Hospital. Working with a trained lifestyle coach who provides guidance, participants are making lasting changes together.
To register or for more information about the National Diabetes Prevention Program offered by Stephens Memorial Hospital, call Sirois at 207-744-6057. There is a one-time $20 fee for the program.
