The Sentara Diabetes Prevention Program is available at the following locations. Patients may self-refer.
- Sentara Princess Anne Hospital – In-person classes offered, Call (757) 507-2715 for more information
- Sentara RMH Medical Center – In-person classes offered, Call (540) 689-1197 for more information
- Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital – Virtual classes offered, Call (757) 395-8836 for more information
Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? One out of three American adults has prediabetes. Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
Sentara is committed to improving the quality of life for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The Sentara Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) provides resources and support to help you lose weight, become more physically active and reduce stress. Putting these behavior changes into action can lead to success. This program is offered at no cost.
To find out your risk for type 2 diabetes, check each item that applies to you. The more items you check, the higher your risk for diabetes.
- I am age 45 or older.
- I am overweight.
- I have a parent or sibling with diabetes.
- My family background is non-white.
- I have had gestational diabetes.
- I gave birth to at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds.
- My blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, or I have been told that I have high blood pressure.
- My cholesterol levels are higher than normal.
- I am fairly inactive.
- I have polycystic ovary syndrome, also called PCOS.
- On previous testing, I had prediabetes (an A1C level of 5.7 to 6.4 percent)
- I have a history of cardiovascular disease.
If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes, you can make changes now to improve your health and prevent type 2 diabetes.
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is offered at no cost. With the program, you get:
- A proven program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes
- A CDC-approved curriculum and trained lifestyle coach
- Support from others like you as you learn new skills
- Program is one year long
Who’s eligible for the diabetes prevention program? To participate, patients must:
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Be overweight (BMI > 24; > 22 if Asian);
- Have no previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Not be pregnant
In addition, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Have been diagnosed with prediabetes within the past year.
- Have had a recent blood test in the prediabetes range, which includes one of the following tests and results:
- Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7 - 6.4% or
- Fasting plasma glucose: 110-125 mg/dL
- Have received a result of high risk for type 2 diabetes on the prediabetes risk test
- A doctor previously diagnosed you with gestational diabetes