Lewis County Public Health is excited to announce the new NYS Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) , a proven way to prevent diabetes in people who have prediabetes or are at risk for diabetes, by making small lifestyle changes. The DPP meets in a small group for just one hour every week for 16 weeks. Trained lifestyle coaches leads the weekly sessions to help you improve your food choices, increase physical activity, and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.To find out more information call LCPH at (315) 376-5453.
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Lewis County Public Health is excited to announce the new Take Charge with Diabetes Program, a health education program designed to complement and enhance medical treatment and Diabetes management. This is a 6 session program where participants will learn techniques to handle fatigue, stress, pain and the emotions of Diabetes. Participants will also learn appropriate exercise for their condition, healthy eating and monitoring, skin and foot care, and appropriate use of medication. For more information on the program call Lewis County Public Health at (315)-376-5453
Lewis County Diabetes Education Program formerly known as the Diabetes Support Group announces the monthly meeting schedule for Spring, Summer and Fall. The meeting will be held in the John C. Herman Conference Room at Lewis County General Hospital from 6-7:30 pm on the following dates:
May 22nd June 26th
July 31st August 28th
September 25th October 30th
November 27th
This group is led by Mary Kimbrell, RN a Health Educator at Lewis County Public Health. Each month has a different topic being covered in regards to effectively managing diabetes. The topic for May 22nd is the Diabetic Diet. Stay tuned for a list of the topics to be covered at the rest of the monthly meetings.
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