Heart of Weld

Diabetes Prevention Program

What is the Heart of Weld?

Heart of Weld is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is proven to help people with prediabetes prevent or delay development of type 2 diabetes. You are at an increased risk for developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes if you:

• Are 45 years of age or older
• Are overweight
• Have a family history of type 2 diabetes
• Are physically active fewer than three times a week
• Ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds

If you think you may be at risk, a health care provider can do a blood test to see if you have prediabetes or diabetes. If you have prediabetes, you can start preventing type 2 diabetes today! Heart of Weld can help you take charge of your health to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Take the Prediabetes Risk Test TODAY!

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What is the benefit of being a part of the Heart of Weld?

As part of the Heart of Weld group, you will work with other participants and a trained lifestyle coach to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes. These changes include losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active, and managing stress.

Being part of a group provides support from other people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes you are. Together you can celebrate successes and find ways to overcome obstacles.

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What is the format of the Heart of Weld program?

Heart of Weld groups meet for a year - weekly for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. During each session, your lifestyle coach will teach a lesson and lead a group discussion.

For example, you will learn to:

• Eat healthy
• Add physical activity to your life
• Manage stress
• Stay on track when eating out
• Understand and respond to your food cues
• Stay motivated
• Solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes

When are the upcoming Heart of Weld groups scheduled?

• Mondays, starting Jan 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., in person, Spanish
• Wednesdays, starting Sept 17, 2025, 4:00-5:00 p.m., in Person, Spanish
• Wednesdays, starting Sept 17, 2025, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Virtual via Zoom, English
• Thursdays, starting Sept 18, 2025, 4:00- 5:00 p.m., Virtual via Zoom, Spanish 

• Mondays, starting Oct 20, 2025, 5:30-6:30 p.m., In Person, Spanish

If one of the above groups fits your schedule, please register to join us! 

Join a Heart of Weld Class Now!

For information on upcoming classes in English please call (970) 400-2325 or email kmartinez@weld.gov and for classes in Spanish please call (970) 400-2382 or email ogonzalez@weld.gov.

If none of the currently scheduled groups fit your schedule, and you are interested in joining a Heart of Weld group, please complete this short questionnaire.

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