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Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Prediabetes Can Lead to Type 2 Diabetes
    One out of three American adults has prediabetes and most of them don't know it. Without making lifestyle changes, many people with prediabetes can develop type 2 diabetes within five years. Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to health issues such as heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure or loss of toes, feet or legs.

You May Have Prediabetes and Be At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes If You:
  • Are over 45 years of age
  • Are overweight
  • Have a family history of type 2 diabetes
  • Are physically active fewer than 3 times per week
  • Ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or gave birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds


PreventT2 Program Features:
  • Trained Lifestyle Coach
  • CDC-approved curriculum *
  • Year-long support
  • Now featuring in person and virtual options for participation!


You Will Learn To:
  • Eat healthy
  • Add physical activity to your life
  • Manage stress
  • Stay on track when eating out
  • Stay motivated
  • Solve problems that get in the way of healthy changes

New classes (now hybrid available) are started twice a year at the PeaceHealth Salmon Creek location in Vancouver, WA.


If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, it’s time to take charge of your health! The PreventT2 lifestyle change program can help you make lasting changes to prevent type 2 diabetes.


We are a Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) provider. Individuals who meet eligibility criteria and have Medicare part B or a Medicare Advantage Plan can participate without any out of pocket costs!


PeaceHealth Caregivers with Meritain insurance are covered! As of 2021, PPO plans cover you at 100% (do not have to meet deductible): ABHP plans cover at 100% once your deductible is met.


Other insurance plans, please check with your insurance carrier to determine if the cost of this program is covered.


Call Kate at 360-546-8049 for more information and to register.


*The Prevent T2 lifestyle change program is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This proven program can help you make modest lifestyle changes and cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half! Join today!