Spectrum Generations in partnership with Healthy Living for ME will be offering a free workshop for adults who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes or who have pre-diabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program will be offered beginning Thursday, May 25. Workshop participants will meet weekly from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., on Zoom. 

The National Diabetes Prevention Program provides health coaching and problem solving to reduce a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The program includes free coaching during 16 weekly group sessions followed by every other week follow-up meetings and support for the remainder of the year-long program. Research shows that lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 58% in people with prediabetes. Participants will learn and apply practical strategies to stay motivated, manage stress, prepare food, solve problems, avoid negative thoughts and prevent relapse. 

This series is free and open to the public but registration is required. Please call (800) 620-6036 or email info@healthylivingforme.org for more information and to register.

Healthy Living for ME is a statewide network of evidence-based programs that empower adults to address and better manage their health issues. All workshops are listed at healthylivingforme.org.

About Spectrum Generations

Spectrum Generations is the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging as well as a federally designated Aging and Disability Resource Center. The 501c (3) nonprofit organization helps older and disabled adults – plus those who care for them – live healthy, independent lives in their own homes and communities. For more information please call 1.800.639.1553 or visit online at www.spectrumgenerations.org. Find us on Facebook/SpectrumGenerations.

About Healthy Living for ME

Healthy Living for ME brings together Spectrum Generations, SeniorsPlus, and Aroostook Agency on Aging – three of Maine’s Area Agencies on Aging – in a partnership to deliver statewide chronic disease self-management and falls prevention classes. FMI or to find a class, visit: healthylivingforme.org or on Facebook @HLforME