The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center (at Griffin Hospital) is offering a free online diabetes prevention program to eligible Lower Naugatuck Valley residents as part of a health research project. Lifestyle changes that focus on healthful eating and physical activity can often help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes and related health issues such as heart disease and stroke.
The Healthy Me program is a year-long online lifestyle change program to help people reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes. It includes video sessions, exercise plans, meal ideas, and coaching from an online lifestyle coach. Community health workers will connect participants to local resources to help them meet their health goals. Participants will receive $200 for completing this program, and can also receive cash incentives for achieving a healthy weight.
People who would like to enroll in this no-cost program will be screened to meet these criteria: (1) be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, (2) reside in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, and (3) meet income requirements. Someone who qualifies for public assistance such as SNAP benefits, unemployment benefits, welfare, or Medicaid (also known as HUSKY Health) will most likely qualify for this program.
For more information or to see if you qualify, please call Rockiy Ayettey, Project Coordinator, at 203 – 732- 1125. There are a limited number of available spots. More information about Healthy Me is available by visiting this link.
This post is sponsored by The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center (at Griffin Hospital).
