42 | JANUARY 30 • 2020 Health JFS To Host 16-Week Diabetes Prevention Class W hat most thrilled West Bloomfield resident Janet Reinhart Hall when she facilitated her first Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) as a lifestyle coach were the strong bonds the group formed while participat- ing in the pro- gram. “People love this program, and they don’ t want it to end,” she says. “DPP is proven — it’ s not a fad.” A DPP information ses- sion will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, or join the first class at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, both at Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. As DPP Coordinator Assistant with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Reinhart Hall sees the transformation in many participants, such as the two people in a recent DPP class who each lost more than 25 lbs., as well as reducing their blood sugar numbers and their A1C levels. For Reinhart Hall, the most significant part of the DPP is the awareness par- ticipants gain of their food selections. For many, this is the first exposure to tracking fat grams and measuring the amount of food eaten. “My favorite part of coach- ing,” she says, “is helping participants connect with each other. It is positively gratifying to see the sense of community that develops over their weeks together. They enjoy sharing experi- ences, challenges, food selec- tions and recipes.” Reinhart Hall enjoys working in the community where she lived and raised her family for more than 20 years. She has volunteered at JVS in Southfield, the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield, Birmingham Community House and with the charitable organization Impact 100 Metro Detroit. HOW TO PARTICIPATE The Diabetes Prevention Program features 16 weekly one-hour group sessions followed by eight monthly sessions. Participants learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to their routine, manage stress, stay motivated and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes. The program’ s group setting provides a supportive envi- ronment with people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers the program for adults of any age with pre- diabetes or at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Medicare Parts B and C cover DPP for qualifying members. Other assis- tance is possible. RSVP at ReadySetPrevent.org or call (800) 482-1455. Janet Reinhart Hall Feel the Joy at Fleischman Residence / Blumberg Plaza Enjoy all the comforts of home in our assisted living community. Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus Fleischman Residence People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome. TTY 711 Experience our outstanding service and programming. Ask about our Metro Detroit’s Best Kept Secret Steven E. Stein, M.D. Put your BEST face forward! Book a facelift surgery before the end of February and get a $1,000 off! Call for an appointment today 248-643-7710 Somerset Center for Plastic Surgery Steven E. Stein, M.D. 1579 W. Big Beaver Rd. Suite B-7, Troy, Michigan 48084 With over 25 years of experience Dr. Stein has performed 1,000s of face and neck lift procedures, blepharoplasties (eyelid surgery) and facial fat grafting. Because of his vast experiences, Dr. Stein is the only plastic surgeon you should trust for your cosmetic procedures.