Have Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes? We Have the Program For You!
Date: 01/31/22
Did you know over 13.9% of Louisianans have diabetes and 37.5% have prediabetes? The Pennington Biomedical Research Center has created a program to help prevent diabetes in people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Not only that, but this program can also help reverse the effects of type 2 diabetes in those who have already been diagnosed.
Some of the program benefits include:
- FREE low calorie shakes to help you lose weight
- Help managing medications
- One-on-one, personalized behavior and lifestyle coaching
- A Smartphone app that helps you stay on track
To be eligible for the program, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Live in the Baton Rouge area
- Have a BMI of 30+ OR have been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes
- Have Medicaid health coverage
- Be ready and willing to change habits related to diet, exercise, sleep, and how you handle stress
By combining decades of research, Pennington Biomedical Research Center developed a program with unique tools to help you feel better and improve your health. You can expect to develop long-term lifestyle changes that will help you lose weight and improve your overall health. While on the program, you will continue to receive your regular care from your primary care doctor. The Pennington Biomedical diabetes program was designed to be an addition to the care you already receive.
Ready to apply? You can apply online at www.penningtondiabetesclinic.com. You can also call to get more information or apply by phone at (225) 763-2789. Questions can also be emailed to diabetesclinic@pbrc.edu.