Participate in the Group Lifestyle Balance Spring 2023 Program

Are you concerned that you are at risk for diabetes or have been told by your doctor that you have pre-diabetes? Have you gained weight, been physically inactive, or struggled to find a healthy lifestyle routine?

You’re not alone. One in three U.S. adults has pre-diabetes and the pandemic decreased motivation for many, making it challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay active.

To help get you back on track, consider participating in Group Lifestyle Balance, a diabetes prevention program created by the University of Pittsburgh and offered by the University’s Comprehensive Medication Management benefit.

All full- and part-time regular University employees with UPMC Health Plan coverage who are concerned that they have pre-diabetes or have been told by their doctor that they have pre-diabetes may be eligible to participate.

The Group Lifestyle Balance program aims to help individuals lose weight, become more physically active and reduce stress. All classes will be delivered remotely.

As part of this yearlong program, participants will receive:

  • A complimentary Fitbit smart scale
  • Other health and fitness related items depending on number of sessions attended
  • Ongoing guidance from a pharmacist trained in lifestyle coaching
  • Support from other program participants
  • Skills to better manage your health

There is no cost to take part in the program, which is valued at approximately $800.

If you are interested in participating or learning more, please email Natalie Capozzolo, pharmacist, at mymeds@pitt.edu no later than December 20, 2022.

Those interested will be invited to participate in information sessions on a rolling basis. The program begins early 2023.  

The Comprehensive Medication Management benefit is provided by the Office of Human Resources Benefits Department. The benefit provides a no-cost opportunity for full- and part-time regular University faculty and staff with UPMC Health Plan coverage to meet with a pharmacist to answer medication-related questions and develop an action plan to help take better control of one’s health. The benefit also provides pre-travel health consultations and smoking cessation guidance and resources in addition to diabetes prevention services.