Ready for Health, A Diabetes Prevention Program: Department of Health

Ready for Health, A Diabetes Prevention Program

We can help you

Eat healthy without giving up all the foods you love.

Increase your physical activity.

Deal with stress.

Lower your risk of getting Type 2 diabetes.

Lose weight.

Feel better and have more energy.

Avoid costly medical visits and treatment.

Reduce your risk of developing heart, disease, stroke, kidney and liver disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and loss of limbs.

How it works

This free or low-cost program can help you achieve your healthier lifestyle goals. The program follows a national, evidence-based curriculum approved by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Group sessions meet once a week for 16 weeks. Continuing support is offered twice a month, then monthly. Learn more about Ready For Health program.

You're not alone

Can you change by yourself? Maybe - but you don't have to. We're here to support you. Your coach and other group members are here to help you succeed.

Who we help

Adults (18+ years old) with pre-diabetes or a history of gestational diabetes, or people at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

Cost

Free or low cost

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