EDUCATION PROGRAMS
HEALTHY HABITS Diabetes Prevention Course
Healthy Habits is a series of lifestyle change classes with the goal of preventing or delaying the development of type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease among at-risk Montanans. This evidence-based program is offered by the Great Falls Clinic Nutrition Services Department in partnership with the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
“People with prediabetes who take part in a structured lifestyle change program can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%”*
DESCRIPTION
12-month intensive lifestyle change program with 16 weekly and 6 monthly group sessions
BENEFITS
Topics include:
- Behavior change
- Healthy eating strategies
- Ideas for increased physical activity
- Goal of 150 minutes physical activity per week
- Goal of 7% weight loss in 12 months
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Age 18 or older
- Overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2)
- At least one of the following
- High blood pressure (130/80 or higher)
- Elevated lipids (triglyceride ≥ 150, LDL ≥ 130, HDL < 40 for men and < 50 for women)
- Diagnosis of prediabetes (HgbA1c 5.7%-6.4% OR fasting glucose 100-125)
- History of gestational diabetes
COST $180 – WHICH INCLUDES
- Course instruction by registered dietitian, diabetes educator, and care managers
- Course materials binder
- Lab work taken 6 months into the program:
- Glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL and HgbA1c
- Medicaid & Medicare coverage pending
- Private insurance coverage is based on plan type

To register or for more information Contact: Andrea Withey, RDN at (406) 268-3821 *SOURCE: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/about.htm
SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE
DATE | SESSION | TOPIC |
January 23, 25 | 1 | Introduction |
January 30, 1 | 2 | Get Active |
February 6, 8 | 3 | Track Your Activity |
February 13, 15 | 4 | Eat Well |
February 20, 22 | 5 | Track Your Food |
February 27, 1 | 6 | Get More Active |
March 6, 8 | 7 | Burn More Calories |
March 13, 15 | 8 | Shop & Cook |
March 20, 22 | 9 | Eat Well Away from Home |
March 27, 29 | 10 | Find Time for Fitness |
April 3, 5 | 11 | Keep Your Heart Healthy |
April 10, 12 | 12 | Manage Stress |
April 17, 19 | 13 | Cope with Triggers |
April 24, 26 | 14 | Take Charge of Your Thoughts |
May 1, 3 | 15 | Get Support |
May 8, 10 | 16 | Stay Motivated |