Participants needed for diabetes and hypertension management program

Individuals are being sought to participate in a lifestyle intervention program to begin January 2017, focused on diet, exercise, stress, diabetes and hypertension management. Participation involves attending 12 educational 1.5 hour sessions with trained public health educators at the United Methodist Church located at the Mile ground, Morgantown.

Free glucose, cholesterol and survey testing sessions will also be done to assess progress. Those who complete the study can earn a $50 gift certificate. Screenings will be scheduled for interested participants to assess eligibility and answer questions. For more information, contact Dr. Ranjita Misra at ramisra@hsc.wvu.edu or 304.293.4168. This is a research project approved by WVU IRB.