Diabetes Prevention Program - Springfield, MA

Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) at the Consultation and Wellness Center, WNEU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences & Big Y Foods Inc.
The evidence-based CDC National DPP lifestyle change program is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Primary features of the program include:
Who can join the program?

► The program is intended for adults at risk of developing type 2 diabetes (age ≥ 18 years old).
► If a participant’s Body Mass Index (BMI) is ≥ 25 or ≥ 23, if Asian American.
► Participants cannot have a previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes prior to enrollment.
► Participants cannot be pregnant at the time of enrollment.

If you are eligible, we invite you to join the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) at the Consultation and Wellness Center, WNE College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences & Big Y Foods Inc. Use this link for self-referral.
https://wnecop.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lhcc1EETMSO2uG

Primary features of the program include:
► Coaching sessions across a year-long lifestyle change program.
► Is a 1-year group program. Each module/meeting lasts for one hour (this will be a group meeting and very interactive). Meetings will be mostly held via Zoom. We will meet:
 Once a week for four months (sessions 1 to 16)
 Every other week for two months (sessions 17 to 20)
 Once a month for six months (sessions 21 to 26)
 We will have one make-up session for each meeting to accommodate any missed session.

► A CDC-approved curriculum.
► Maximum convenience using a virtual or in-person session.
► Peer support and long-lasting results.
► Focuses on behavior change to improve healthy eating, increase physical activity, and stress management.
► A free program supported by the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Western New England University, Springfield, MA.

The program will start on Thursday, January 18, 6- 7 pm.

After you sign up, you will be scheduled for your one-time health check at the Wellness Center at Big Y (300 Cooley Street, Springfield, MA 01128). This visit is free and should take no more than 30 minutes. You will receive your program materials during the health visit.

Contact us today:
The Diabetes Prevention Program at the WNE College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences & Big Y Foods Inc. Consultation and Wellness Center
300 Cooley Street, Springfield, MA 01128
Phone: 413-796-2000, 413-782-4606
Email: gladys.ekong@wne.edu
Use this link for self-referral https://wnecop.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lhcc1EETMSO2uG

Thank you and reach out if you have any questions.


Your National DPP Team.

Gladys Ekong, B.Pharm, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Social and Behavioral Health
Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Email: gladys.ekong@wne.edu

Kam L. Capoccia, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES
Clinical Professor of Community Care
PGY-1 Community-Based Residency Program Director
Western New England University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Department of Pharmacy Practice
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield MA 01119
kcapoccia@wne.edu