The National Diabetes Prevention Program is an initiative of the
Sight Center of Northwest PA — and we’re here to help!
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is an initiative of the Sight Center of Northwest PA — and we’re here to help!
Did you know that one in three U.S. adults is at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes? It is a serious disease that can cause blindness, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and loss of limbs.
Did you know that one in three U.S. adults is at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes? It is a serious disease that can cause blindness, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and loss of limbs.
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in working-age Americans.
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in working-age Americans.
Diabetes leads to several significant eye conditions and other diseases:
Cataract
Open-angle glaucoma / neovascular glaucoma
Diabetic macular edema
Retinal detachment
Heart & kidney disease
Amputation
Diabetes leads to several significant eye conditions and other diseases:
Cataract.
Open-angle glaucoma /
neovascular glaucoma.
neovascular glaucoma.
Diabetic macular edema.
Retinal detachment.
Heart & kidney disease.
Amputation.
Current Data Shows:
People with vision impairment are more likely than people without vision
impairment to report serious chronic conditions, including:
impairment to report serious chronic conditions, including:
Diabetes
Kidney disease
Depression
Stroke
Hearing impairment
7.2%
Sighted with Diabetes
19.5%
Blind/Low Vision with Diabetes
Current Data Shows:
People with vision impairment are more likely than people without vision
impairment to report serious chronic conditions, including:
impairment to report serious chronic conditions, including:
Diabetes
Kidney disease
Depression
Stroke
Hearing impairment
7.2%
Sighted with Diabetes
19.5%
Blind/Low Vision with Diabetes
Reduce The Risk
If you're at risk for Type 2 diabetes we offer a 12 month program, recognized by the Centers for Disease Control, that can help lower your risk by more than 58% and 71% in adults over the age of 60.
Our program is designed to help people make lifestyle changes through diet and exercise, with full support from our team and fellow participants. Our goal is to help participants lose 7% of their starting body weight through the following healthy lifestyle habits:
Groups led by certified lifestyle coach
Intuitive eating
Meal preparation
Weight loss
Stress management
Boosted energy tips
Increased physical activity by 150 minutes weekly
The program offers support through regular meetings to encourage participants and help keep their goals on track.
Reduce The Risk
If you're at risk for Type 2 diabetes we offer a 12 month program, recognized by the Centers for Disease Control, that can help lower your risk by more than 58% and 71% in adults over the age of 60.
Our program is designed to help people make lifestyle changes through diet and exercise, with full support from our team and fellow participants. Our goal is to help participants lose 7% of their starting body weight through the following healthy lifestyle habits:
Groups led by certified lifestyle coach.
Intuitive eating.
Meal preparation.
Weight loss.
Stress management .
Boosted energy tips.
Increased physical activity
by 150 minutes weekly.
by 150 minutes weekly.
The program offers support through regular meetings to encourage participants and help keep their goals on track.
The National Diabetes Prevention Approach
Lifestyle Change: YEAR-LONG comprehensive program
Groups led by certified lifestyle coach
Rebalancing fat and calorie intake
Physical activity at least 150 minutes weekly
> 7% loss of body weight and maintenance of weight loss
New habits last a lifetime
The National Diabetes Prevention Approach
Lifestyle Change: YEAR-LONG comprehensive program
Groups led by
certified lifestyle coach.
certified lifestyle coach.
Rebalancing fat
and calorie intake.
and calorie intake.
Physical activity at least
150 minutes weekly.
150 minutes weekly.
> 7% loss of body weight and
maintenance of weight loss.
maintenance of weight loss.
New habits last a lifetime.
We’re Here to Help
If you’re interested in learning more information about NDPP, or have questions about registration and program start dates, please contact Lana Kunik at (814) 455-0995 ext. 115 or email LanaK@sightcenternwpa.org.
We’re Here to Help
If you’re interested in learning more information about NDPP, or have questions about registration and program start dates, please contact Lana Kunik at (814) 455-0995 ext. 115 or email LanaK@sightcenternwpa.org.
Take Action: National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP)
To participate in the NDPP you must be 18 years or older or have been diagnosed with prediabetes by
your physician.
For the first 16 weeks of the program, participants attend weekly meetings and then move to monthly sessions for the remainder of the year. Sessions are offered virtually or in various locations in Erie, Crawford, Venango, Warren, and McKean counties.
We're devoted to helping you make a positive change. With our guidance, you'll be on the road to feeling healthier and living a happier life!
Take Action: National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP)
To participate in the NDPP you must be 18 years or older or have been diagnosed with prediabetes by
your physician.
For the first 16 weeks of the program, participants attend weekly meetings and then move to monthly sessions for the remainder of the year. Sessions are offered virtually or in various locations in Erie, Crawford, Venango, Warren, and McKean counties.
We're devoted to helping you make positive changes in your lifestyle. With our support and guidance, you'll be on the road to feeling healthier and living a happier life!
See Real Results in Action
Watch how our program participants are transforming their lives
through healthy lifestyle changes.
through healthy lifestyle changes.
See Real Results in Action
Watch how our program participants are transforming their lives
through healthy lifestyle changes.
through healthy lifestyle changes.
Media & Resources
The Wellness Frequency – Tune into Stories and Strategies for Better Health
Physician Resources
Prevention Resources
Your Monthly Wellness Roundup
Your Monthly Wellness Roundup
Help Us Stop Diabetes Before It Starts
Every day, more people in our community are at risk for Type 2 diabetes — and many don’t even know it.
At the Sight Center, we’re working to change that through education, early intervention, and support.
Your gift today helps us reach more individuals with life-changing resources, personalized coaching, and tools to prevent diabetes and protect their future vision.
Don’t wait — your support can make an impact today!
Help Us Stop Diabetes Before It Starts
Every day, more people in our community are at risk for Type 2 diabetes — and many don’t even know it.
At the Sight Center, we’re working to change that through education, early intervention, and support.
Your gift today helps us reach more individuals with life-changing resources, personalized coaching, and tools to prevent diabetes and protect their future vision.
Don’t wait — your support can make an impact today!