Diabetes Services

Diabetes Prevention & Weight Loss

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Riverside Diabetes Services
Diabetes Prevention & Weight Loss
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Class Name

Diabetes Prevention & Weight Loss

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Class Description

Over 12 months, this class works to target weight loss and to lower your overall risk of diabetes.

The curriculum is approved by the CDC and focuses on nutrition, exercise and building healthy habits.

 

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Who Should Attend?

People with prediabetes or at risk of developing diabetes.

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Where?

Riverside Diabetes Services Peninsula
A Division of Riverside Regional Medical Center
12200 Warwick Blvd., Suite 590A
Newport News, VA 23601
757-534-5918

(Medical office building on the campus of Riverside Regional Medical Center near the Emergency Room entrance)

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How Long is the Class?

First 16 Weeks: 1hr class one time per week

Then tapers to 1 hr class every other week

Then tapers to 1 hr class one time per month



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When?

Cohorts begin in the fall, please speak to our staff to find out when the next cohort is starting or to get on a list for the next class.





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What is the Cost?

No cost, but a year-long commitment is required.

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Referral Required?

A physician referral is required for this class.

Have a Riverside primary care provider or endocrinologist? Send a message through Riverside MyChart to ask for a referral.

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Registration

Pre-registration is required as there is a max number of students per cohort.

Call Riverside Diabetes Services at 757-534-5918 to register.

Learn More About Riverside’s Diabetes Services

Want to learn more about diabetes and the various programs Riverside has available? Visit our Diabetes Services website to explore more resources.

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