Diabetes Prevention and Care
Programs Present: FREE
Evidence-Based
Programs
Please choose one or more from the following programs offered at various locations near you
- Diabetes Prevention
Program (DPP): the evidence-based National Diabetes Prevention
Program using the CDC’s accredited PreventT2®
curriculum features an approach that is proven to
stop/delay prediabetes from progressing into type
2 diabetes. If you have prediabetes, these lifestyle
changes can cut your risk of developing type 2
diabetes in half. By improving food choices and
increasing physical activity, you can lose 5 to 7
percent of your body weight. This program is made
available for adults with prediabetes. Check for
program eligibility and apply here. Meet with your Certified Lifestyle Coach
for 1 hour weekly-bi-weekly in the first 6 months, then
once monthly for the remainder of the year in person
or on Zoom.
- Intensive Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (iDSMES):
Put together by Dr. Hanaa Sallam at UTMB, this
program uses evidence-based modules to augment
diabetes self-management among people with type 2
diabetes through improving related knowledge, skills,
and self-efficacy. This program is made available for
adults with type 2 diabetes. Check for program
eligibility and apply here.
Meet with your Certified Lifestyle Coach for 1 hour
weekly-bi-weekly in the first 6 sessions, then once
monthly for the remainder of the year in person or
on Zoom.
- Chronic Disease Self-Management
Program (CDSMP):
an evidence-based program developed at Stanford
University Patient Education Research Center as
a collaborative with the Northern California Kaiser
Permanente Medical Care Program, this program is
proven to help participants with chronic co-existing
conditions learn decision-making, better breathing,
dealing with pain, dealing with difficult emotions, and
more. This program is made available for people
65 years of age and older with diabetes with
hypertension, heart disease, stroke, or arthritis.
Meet with your Certified CDSMP Leader for 2.5 hours
once weekly for 6 weeks in person, or live online.
- Diabetes Self-Management
Program (DSMP): Developed at Stanford University Patient Education
Research Center as a collaborative research project
with the Northern California Kaiser Permanente
Medical Care Program, this program is proven to
help people with diabetes learn the necessary skills
to manage their diabetes through healthy eating,
stress management, and more.
This program is made available for
people 65 years of age and older
with diabetes. Meet with your
Certified DSMP Leader for 2.5
hours once weekly for 6 weeks in
person, or live online.
- Toolkit for Active Living with
Chronic Conditions:
this program is proven to help participants with
chronic co-existing conditions learn decision-making,
better breathing, dealing with pain, dealing with
difficult emotions, and more. This program is made
available for people 65 years of age and older with
diabetes and hypertension, heart disease,
stroke, or arthritis. Receive a toolkit by mail and
chat with your Certified Leader and peers for 1 hour
once weekly for 6 weeks in person, over the phone,
or live online.
- Health Coaches for Hypertension
Control (HCHC):
Developed by the Clemson Institute for Engaged
Aging, this program has been proven to help people
with high blood pressure better manage their
condition by focusing on nutrition, physical activity,
stress management, and more. Trained facilitators
guide the small-group program and participants
receive a free electronic blood pressure monitor
and other educational materials. This program is
made available for people 65 years of age and older
with diabetes and hypertension. Meet with your
Certified HCHC Leader for 1.5 hours weekly for 8
weeks in person, or live online.
- Geri-Fit®:
a strength bodybuilding program. Most exercises are
seated. All exercises are safe for all levels of fitness.
This program is made available for people 65 years
of age and older with
diabetes. Meet with
your Certified Geri-Fit®
Instructor for 45 minutes
twice weekly for 12 weeks
in person, or live online.
- Walk With Ease (WWE):
Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, this program
has been proven to help people with arthritis engage
in walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises
to reduce pain, increase balance, and strength, and
build confidence in their ability to be physically active.
This program is made available for people 65 years
of age and older with diabetes and arthritis. Meet
with your Certified WWE Leader for 45 min thrice
weekly for 6 weeks in person or receive the book
and work at your own pace checking in with your
leader periodically.
Watch a video from Dr. Hanaa Sallam: https://utmb.us/au5 and learn more at www.utmb.edu/diabetes.