Diabetes Prevention Programs
Due to the high prevalence of type 2 diabetes in America and consistent with Dr. Brancati's work, one of our first areas of focus is mobilization of communities and providers to implement a diabetes prevention program. We have formed a partnership with two churches in the Oliver neighborhood of East Baltimore: Zion Baptist Church and Memorial Baptist Church. Our goal is to co-develop a healthy lifestyle program to prevent or delay diabetes for people who are at risk.
In January 2016, the Brancati Center received a grant from the Baltimore City Health Department to implement the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) of the Centers for Disease Control in East Baltimore. Pastors and community members with links to the health ministries in the churches were trained as Lifestyle Coaches and the DPP launched in May 2016. Called the Power to Stop Diabetes Program, participants attended weekly sessions at the churches for six months, and then bi-monthly sessions for another six months, with the goal of weight control, healthy eating, and increased physical activity.
In January 2016, the Brancati Center received a grant from the Baltimore City Health Department to implement the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) of the Centers for Disease Control in East Baltimore. Pastors and community members with links to the health ministries in the churches were trained as Lifestyle Coaches and the DPP launched in May 2016. Called the Power to Stop Diabetes Program, participants attended weekly sessions at the churches for six months, and then bi-monthly sessions for another six months, with the goal of weight control, healthy eating, and increased physical activity.
Zion Baptist Church
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Memorial Baptist Church
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To hear directly from our partners and participants about the impact this program has had, please watch the video below:
We are currently recruiting for two upcoming Diabetes Prevention Programs which will start in February. Please call 410-614-6441 if you are interested in participating.
Locations (class day and time TBD):
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: 1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore
Chick Webb Recreation Center: 623 N. Eden Street, Baltimore
Locations (class day and time TBD):
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: 1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore
Chick Webb Recreation Center: 623 N. Eden Street, Baltimore
