Are you concerned you may be at risk for diabetes or have been told by your doctor that you have pre-diabetes? Have you gained weight, been physically inactive, or struggled to find a healthy routine?
You’re not alone. One in three US adults has pre-diabetes. Fortunately, lifestyle modifications can be extremely beneficial!
To help get you back on track, consider participating in our no cost Group Lifestyle BalanceTM diabetes prevention program created by the University of Pittsburgh and offered through the University’s Comprehensive Medication Management benefit.
All full- and part-time regular University employees with a University-sponsored UPMC Health Plan (Panther Gold, PPO or Basic) who are concerned that they have pre-diabetes or have been told by their doctor that they have pre-diabetes may be eligible to participate.
The Group Lifestyle Balance™ program aims to help individuals lose weight, become more physically active and reduce stress. All classes will be delivered remotely.
As part of this yearlong program, participants will receive:
- A complimentary scale
- Other health and fitness related items depending on number of sessions attended
- Up to $100 in Wellness for Life Health Incentive Awards depending on the number of sessions attended
- Ongoing guidance from a pharmacist trained in lifestyle coaching
- Support from other program participants
- Skills to better manage your health
There is no cost to take part in the program, which is valued at approximately $900.
If you are interested in participating or learning more, please email Natalie Capozzolo, pharmacist, at mymeds@pitt.edu no later than August 26, 2024.
Those interested will be invited to participate in information sessions on a rolling basis. The program begins Monday, September 16, 2024. Classes will be held once a week for the first twelve weeks of the course. After that, classes change to every other week. At the six-month mark of the program, classes will occur monthly.
The Comprehensive Medication Management benefit is provided by the Office of Human Resources' Benefits Department. It provides a no-cost opportunity for full- and part-time regular University faculty and staff with UPMC Health Plan coverage to meet with a pharmacist to answer medication-related questions and develop an action plan to help take better control of your health. The benefit also provides pre-travel health consultations, tobacco cessation guidance and resources in addition to diabetes prevention services.