Sanford Center Diabetes Programs

A doctor speaks with a patient about medication

Free programs include:

Diabetes Prevention Program

This year-long program is designed for people with prediabetes or who are at risk for developing diabetes. Take a short online test to find out if you're at risk for prediabetes.

This program will help you to:

  • Learn the skills you need to lose weight
  • Be more physically active
  • Manage stress
  • Connect with a lifestyle coach to guide and encourage you
  • Gain support from other members who have similar goals
  • This CDC-designed 12-month program is given in weekly sessions for 5 months, followed by bi-monthly maintenance sessions. Sessions are also available in Spanish.

Diabetes Self-Management Program

This is a 6-week-long program held weekly for 2.5 hours each week. It is intended for people living with diabetes and/or care partners. You will learn:

  • Skills to help you balance your blood sugar
  • Techniques to better communicate with family, friends and healthcare providers
  • Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance
  • Appropriate use of medications
  • Healthy eating
  • Decision-making and problem-solving

Pharmacist Medication Assessment Program

A free medication review for those who are looking to prevent diabetes or have diabetes and want to actively manage it.

  • Identify possibly unsafe medications and help prevent side effects.
  • Improve your understanding of your medications so you can take an active role in managing your health.
  • Answer questions or concerns you have.

Are you interested in any of the programs above?

Contact us to learn more about upcoming workshops or to schedule a medication review. Call (775) 784-4774 or email sanford@unr.edu.