Woman’s Center for Wellness Diabetes Prevention Program

Category: Diabetes Prevention and Management

Address: 9637 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Website: http://www.womans.org/our-services/wellness-and-nutrition/nutrition/diabetes-prevention-program

The Diabetes Prevention Program is a research-based program that educates individuals on how to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes with positive lifestyle changes like healthy eating and exercise.

Program Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• BMI>25
• No previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• One of the following:
  • Blood test results in the prediabetes range within the past year
    • Hemoglobin A1c: 5.7-6.4%
    • Fasting plasma glucose: 100-125 mg/dL
    • 2 hour plasma glucose: 140-199 mg/dL
  • Previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes
  • Score of 9 or more points on the CDC Prediabetes Screening Test

Contact: Lindsay Steele

More Information: lindsay.steele@womans.org