Did you know over 88 million Americans have Prediabetes — and many don’t even know it? The Digital Diabetes Prevention Program is being offered to state health plan members to help enact healthy habits and lifestyle changes to prevent the onset of Diabetes. This program is run by Wellspark.
This is a 12-month program focused on improving lifestyle behaviors to reduce diabetes risk. The program brings powerful education and motivating support right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Who’s it for?
State Employees With Prediabetes
Partnership Plan Members With Prediabetes
How the classes work
Participants join their live digital classes on the prescribed day and time, with a certified health coach that provides education on preventing diabetes.
If you are unable to join the live session, you can make-up the session by watching it on demand, according to your schedule.
Individualized coaching support is also available.
Online group challenges.
Tools to help live a healthy lifestyle
How do I Access the Program?
This is an online program that you access though your computer, laptop, or by downloading our App onto your smartphone or tablet. Participants should have access to Wi-Fi, be comfortable using WebEx and navigating online websites.
Who is Eligible?
The Program is available to those individuals who are Prediabetic. There are several ways to determine this. There are blood tests that are part of a preventive exam, such as a fasting glucose or A1c, or you can take the CDC Prediabetes risk test. While this test alone is not always a deciding factor, it is a good indication or your eligibility.
Who is Not Eligible?
If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, are pregnant, or have a BMI (body mass index) below 25.
WATCH: How Angie succeeded in the program…
Contact Wellspark to get started.
Andrew McKelvey, RN
Diabetes Prevention Program Health Coach
(860) 426-5017
Testimonials
“This Diabetes Prevention program really helps me to keep my poor health in check while promoting my good-health goals towards routine.”
“Thank you to everyone for being encouraging throughout this program and I wish everyone the best”
“I’m eating better and really thinking about what I am eating every day. I have successfully lost 40 lbs this year and have a goal to lose 50 lbs next year”
Virta Program Offerings
Diabetes Reversal Program
Virta makes reversal possible. This virtual clinic can help you lose weight, lower your blood sugar, and reduce medications. Members learn to eat their way to better health with personalized nutrition plans and support from medical providers, professional coaches, and digital health tools. No medication, surgery, or calorie counting is required to see results. This program is available for those with Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Management Program
If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you can still stay connected and supported with access to a diabetes health coach, free testing supplies and tips to manage your A1c.
Both programs are offered at no cost to you, and you get to choose the program you want to join.
“This program absolutely educated me more than any Doctor’s visit, reading article etc… I have lowered medication doses, lost 20 plus pounds and feel great. No hunger!!!! Change of lifestyle. Not a diet.”
