Taking Control of My Diabetes program focuses on Type 2, prediabetes; register by Jan. 23

Familiar favorites return in the workshop and lifestyle program schedule as part of the newly named Your Path Wellness Program. Again in 2026, the Center for Healthy Living is offering two sessions of its Taking Control of My Diabetes (TCMD) program. The next session begins Feb. 4 with a registration deadline of Jan. 23.

TCMD is open to all benefits-eligible West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Purdue Northwest and Purdue Fort Wayne employees (and dependents covered on a Purdue health plan). The program is geared toward those living with Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes or those supporting someone with a diagnosis.

The nine-week virtual lifestyle management program covers a variety of topics related to Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes with a goal of equipping participants with the knowledge and resources needed to manage the disease as best as they can. As a result of the program, participants will understand what diabetes is and how lifestyle changes are part of managing blood glucose.

A pre- and post-program evaluation to measure knowledge and beliefs as well as satisfaction with the program are required.

Participants have access to expert services of the CHL’s health care professionals, including pharmacists who are specially trained in medication therapy management, as well as Cheryl Laszynski, RN health coach at the CHL, and Megan Shidler, registered dietitian at the CHL, who are program co-leaders.

Eligible participants will receive a glucose meter and test strips to check their blood glucose levels.* Program participants can continue to receive glucose testing supplies post-program if they continue to meet with a health coach monthly.

Many past program participants have seen improvement in their A1c (blood test that measures a patient’s blood glucose level over the past three months) and more.

The upcoming program will be held on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. ET, Feb. 4 through April 1. Those interested in participating should register by Jan. 23 via the Your Path Wellness Portal. The registration link can be found under the “Activities” section on the homepage of the new portal. Scroll down to the “Taking Control of My Diabetes” box under the “Workshops” section and click the “Details” button to learn more and register.

Your Path workshops and lifestyle programs are free to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff and their dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan.

*Individuals living with type 1 diabetes can meet monthly with a health coach but are not required to participate in the nine-week Taking Control of My Diabetes program to take advantage of the test strips and blood glucose meter opportunity. Contact the CHL at 765-494-0111 for more information. 

Questions

Questions about the Taking Control of My Diabetes lifestyle program should be directed to the CHL at 765-494-0111.