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Fruit Street Launches CDC-Recognized Direct-to-Consumer Diabetes Prevention & Weight Loss Program in Telehealth Format, Eliminating In-Person ClassesNEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fruit Street, which has been delivering the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program via telehealth through self-insured employers and health plans since 2018, is now providing the same capabilities direct to consumers through a subscription-based distance learning program that eliminates the need to attend 26 in-person classes. The year-long program features the same curriculum and includes live group sessions with a registered dietitian, one-on-one dietitian support as well as app-based group messaging between sessions, and a Fitbit Aria Air scale and Fitbit Inspire 2 activity tracker to monitor progress. People with prediabetes who participate in a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%. More than 30,000 participants have enrolled in Fruit Street's program through businesses and health plans to date, with results that have included consistent 5% weight loss for people who participate for nine months. Fruit Street's registered dietitians facilitate 26 live group classes covering tips and tricks for nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management, providing an interactive setting that aids success by allowing participants to share their experiences. Participants also:
Participants are enthusiastic about the program's dietitian and group support. "There are so many beneficial parts to this program," said one. "For me it's having someone to lead you through the steps, having someone to meet with you every week and guide and spur you on a little bit. Being in the group with other people is encouraging as well because you get to hear from other people, what's helping them, maybe downfalls that have, and that you're not the only one struggling with this." Information for enrolling in Fruit Street's direct-to-consumer program is available here. About Fruit Street SOURCE Fruit Street |