1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year and nearly 50% of American adults have diabetes or prediabetes. But studies also show that people who get routine care, stay active, and maintain a healthy weight have fewer symptoms, prevent complications, and slow the progression of their diabetes. 

If you&rsquo;re living with diabetes or want to reduce the risk for you and your family, there are&nbsp;free&nbsp;programs you should check out to help empower, motivate, and inform you. In partnership with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), AZ Blue provides you with free access to&nbsp;<a href="https://diabetes.org/get-involved/community/project-power" style="color: #0563c1;">Project Power</a>&nbsp;for both kids and adults. The curriculum is a little different based on age, but the objective is the same: prevent or manage diabetes, and the complications that can come with it.
Project Power for Adults
This lifestyle change program is for adults 18+ diagnosed with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or who are at high risk for diabetes, providing:
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 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Weekly lessons and discussions offered virtually and in person for 12 months.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">1:1 coaching in the first three months</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Small support groups</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Resources and tools like scales, activity trackers, and booklets</li>
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Sign up for Project Power for Adults here:&nbsp;<a href="https://projectpowerapp.diabetes.org/enrollment/" style="color: #0563c1;">Project Power (diabetes.org)</a>.
Project Power For Youth
This healthy lifestyle program for kids ages 5-12 is aimed at slowing the trajectory of childhood obesity by providing:
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 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">3-week interactive sessions offered virtually and in person</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Health promotion and nutrition education</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">An activity kit filled with instructive activities and supplies, a water bottle,&nbsp;<a href="https://library.azblue.com/blog/posts/myplate-can-help-shape-your-next-meal/" style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: #b8b1a0; color: #0563c1;">MyPlate</a>&nbsp;placemat, digital activity journal, and more!</li>
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Visit <a href="https://www.azblue.com/diabetes" style="color: #0563c1;">AZ Blue</a> to learn more about diabetes prevention and management.

FREE Diabetes Programs for Adults and Youth – Sign Up Now!

1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year and nearly 50% of American adults have diabetes or prediabetes.