Diabetes Prevention Program offered at Naval Hospital Bremerton

1 Boone Road, Bremerton, WA 98312

Take Austin Dr exit from Highway 3. Turn right on Higbee Rd. Military ID required to pass gate to hospital.

Eligibility

Eligible beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE 18 and older diagnosed with pre-diabetes or are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes (per blood test).

Hours

M-F, 7am-4pm

(360) 475-4541

Voice

Application process

Pre-registration is required. Call for more information.

Fees

Variable cost for series; scholarships available. Cost covered by some insurance carriers and flexible spending account funds can be used to reimburse cost.

Service area

Kitsap, WA

Description

Participants make healthy lifestyle changes to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

What's Here

Chronic Disease Self Management Programs Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion Disease/Disability Information

Providing organization

Naval Hospital Bremerton

This is the principle military treatment facility in the area providing outpatient services for eligible patients- active duty, retiree, and family members. The facility provides comprehensive primary care along with a wide range of specialty services, including women’s health, Mental Health, medical social work, expansive Health Promotion programs, family advocacy program, case management and referral services.