We work with prediabetic and diabetic patients on how to prevent diabetes through healthy eating and managing diabetes by teaching patients how to monitor sugar levels and increase physical activity.
The Diabetes Prevention Program at Erie
1 in 3 adults living in the United States has prediabetes. This means that the level of sugar in your blood is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.
The majority of people with prediabetes don't even know they that have it.
Erie offers a FREE program that is proven to prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes. The program includes sessions with a trained lifestyle coach to help you lose weight, eat healthier, be more physically active, and manage stress. You must be over 18 years old to participate.
If you think you are at risk for diabetes, email us at dpp@eriefamilyhealth.org to learn more about our diabetes prevention program, or click below to find out if you are at risk.
If you are a community partner who would like more information about our program, please email us at dpp@eriefamilyhealth.org
Diabetes Management with Erie Support Groups
Living with diabetes can be a long road, but it doesn’t have to be difficult – or scary. Learn more about diabetes by attending one of Erie's health promotions group classes, or by looking at some of the videos and handouts we have in the "handouts" and "videos" tabs on this page.
Our groups are open to the wider community, and friends and family of Erie patients are also welcome!
To register for our free groups, call 312-432-2763 or email healthpromo@eriefamilyhealth.org.
Diabetes Month-by-Month
Our English Diabetes Month-by-Month group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5 PM.
Our Spanish Diabetes Month-by-Month group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 5 PM.
Diabetes Month-by-Month Topics
January - Stress Management
February - Hypertension
March - Knowing Your Kidneys
April - Meal Planning and Recipes
May - Nutrition Labels and Carb Counting
June - Physical Activity
July - Lifestyle and Habit Change
August - Grocery Shopping for Managing Diabetes
September - Sleep and Mental Health
October - Health Literacy and Making the Most of Doctor's Visits
November - National Diabetes Month - Preventative Care
December - Building a Support Network to Help You Manage Diabetes
Cooking Matters®
(by Share Our Strength®)
This group meets every other month to provide easy, affordable, and family-friendly recipes, and teach individuals with limited food budgets how to shop for and cook healthy meals. Open to all Erie patients and the community.
Running Club
This club teaches people of all ages how to gradually become stronger and prepare to run or walk in a 5K race.
Nutrition 101
This group is open to individuals every other month interested in learning how to read nutritional labels, My Plate Method, understand how nutrition can impact test results associated to cholesterol, sugar levels, and blood pressures.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a condition that causes high blood sugar during pregnancy and can cause complications for the baby and mother, if sugar levels are not controlled. While any pregnancy complication is concerning, there are things that expectant parents can do to help lower these complications. During pregnancy you can help control sugar levels to help with gestational diabetes by eating healthy foods, exercising and, if necessary, taking medication, attend prenatal appointments regularly, and follow doctor’s recommendations.
Additionally, having gestational diabetes might increase your risk of getting Type II Diabetes, and you will need to be tested for changes in blood sugar more often after pregnancy. Learn more about this risk and preventative steps you can take by attending one of our groups or watching and reading information about gestational diabetes have available for you.
Diabetes Handouts
Glucose Log - English
Registro de Glucosa - Español
Gestational Diabetes Meal Planning - English
My Pregnancy Plate - English
Mi Plato Durante el Embarazo - Español
Healthy Cooking Tips - English
Consejos para Cocinar Saludable - Español
Pregnant with Diabetes - English
Embarazada con Diabetes - Español
Taking Insulin - English
Cómo Usar La Insulina - Español
Low Blood Sugar - English
Azúcar en la Sangre Bajo - Español
High Blood Sugar - English
Azúcar en la Sangre Alta - Español
Diabetes Video Library
English Videos
Spanish Videos
Contact Us
Questions about the Erie Diabetes Prevention Program?
Contact us at dpp@eriefamilyhealth.org, or call 312.432.2763.
Questions about other Erie Health Promotion groups?
Click here to download our flyer to learn more. If you have questions after reviewing our flyer, contact us at healthpromo@eriefamilyhealth.org, or call 312.432.2763.
Call (312) 666-3494 to schedule an appointment.
For our suburban locations call (847) 666-3494
Erie Family Health Centers received the USA Today Top Workplaces 2024 Award, the Top Workplaces 2024 Purpose and Values Award, and the Top Workplaces 2024 Healthcare Industry Award, recognizing that our shared belief in Erie's mission and values drives everything we do.
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