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National Diabetes Prevention Program - Greenport

at Eastern Long Island Hospital | Tue Nov 10 - Tue Feb 23

Location

Eastern Long Island Hospital

201 Manor Place
Greenport, NY 11944
(Map)
Tel: 631-477-5425

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Date & Time

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: Free Event
Description

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken invite residents who are at risk for developing type-2 diabetes to participate, free of charge, in the county- administered National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The program supports moderate behavioral changes and has proven to reduce risk in those who are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
 
DPP is based on a research study led by the National Institutes of Health. The study showed that with intensive counseling and motivational support, participants were able to make behavioral changes, reducing their risk for developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent. Lifestyle changes worked particularly well for participants aged 60 and older, reducing their risk by 71 percent.

The Diabetes Prevention Program is led by a trained lifestyle coach. It meets one hour per week for 16 weeks, then monthly for the remainder of one year.