Saint Peter's University Hospital Offering Diabetes Prevention

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes-related health problems can make it even harder to overcome COVID-19, a disease which already poses recovery challenges for those with no prior health conditions.

Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a community leader in diabetes education and prevention, continues to help people prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes through a free, year-long program that teaches improved nutrition, increased exercise, stress management and weight loss. The Prevent T2 program is open to anyone 18 years or older diagnosed with prediabetes or with a history of gestational diabetes. The next year-long session begins on Wednesday, June 3, and pre-registration is required. This session will be held via the online platform Zoom until safe distancing allows the class to be conducted in-person.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Prevent T2 program, which is taught by Saint Peter’s registered dietitian nutritionists and lifestyle coaches, has already shown promising outcomes. Since diabetes is an illness that impacts a variety of areas including the heart, kidneys, sight and more, it is especially important to prevent the diseases before it begins. Following the completion of three, year-long sessions, participants reported a collective weight loss of 145 pounds and an increase of 130 minutes a day in physical activity.

Sessions are an hour in length. For each session, there’s a fun and educational component. Lifestyle coaches track progress and give away prizes. The class provides group support for living a healthy lifestyle. The year-long program meets every other week for its first six months, followed by monthly meetings in the second half of the year. Initially, all sessions will occur via Zoom so that participants can get the support they need right from the comfort of their home.

The program is fully funded by a grant from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Contribution Fund. Call 732-339-7772 for more information or to register. Space is limited. Classes will be offered in English (and Spanish as needed).

About Saint Peter’s University Hospital

Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in diabetes, gastroenterology with a specialized Heartburn and Reflux Center, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric surgery and orthopedic surgery featuring innovative anterior scoliosis correction surgery. The hospital offers a midwifery service and the brand-new state-of-the-art Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center. Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Visit saintpetershcs.com or call 732-745-8600.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes-related health problems can make it even harder to overcome COVID-19, a disease which already poses recovery challenges for those with no prior health conditions. Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a community leader in diabetes education and prevention, continues to help people prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes through a free, year-long program that teaches improved nutrition, increased exercise, stress management and weight loss. The Prevent T2 program is open to anyone 18 years or older diagnosed with prediabetes or with a history of gestational diabetes. The next year-long session begins on Wednesday, June 3, and pre-registration is required. This session will be held via the online platform Zoom until safe distancing allows the class to be conducted in-person.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Prevent T2 program, which is taught by Saint Peter’s registered dietitian nutritionists and lifestyle coaches, has already shown promising outcomes. Since diabetes is an illness that impacts a variety of areas including the heart, kidneys, sight and more, it is especially important to prevent the diseases before it begins. Following the completion of three, year-long sessions, participants reported a collective weight loss of 145 pounds and an increase of 130 minutes a day in physical activity.

Sessions are an hour in length. For each session, there’s a fun and educational component. Lifestyle coaches track progress and give away prizes. The class provides group support for living a healthy lifestyle. The year-long program meets every other week for its first six months, followed by monthly meetings in the second half of the year. Initially, all sessions will occur via Zoom so that participants can get the support they need right from the comfort of their home.

The program is fully funded by a grant from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Contribution Fund. Call 732-339-7772 for more information or to register. Space is limited. Classes will be offered in English (and Spanish as needed).

About Saint Peter’s University Hospital

Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in diabetes, gastroenterology with a specialized Heartburn and Reflux Center, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric surgery and orthopedic surgery featuring innovative anterior scoliosis correction surgery. The hospital offers a midwifery service and the brand-new state-of-the-art Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center. Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Visit saintpetershcs.com or call 732-745-8600.