UGA Extension is currently accepting registration for our Fall 2025 cohorts. Upcoming cohorts are listed below along with contact information for each coach; please contact the coach for the cohort you are interested in joining so they can keep you updated on the meeting location and schedule. Space in each cohort is limited and interested participants meeting eligibility requirements will be prioritized. As a reminder, eligibility requirements for this program are:
- Adult aged 18+ with a BMI of 25 or greater (23 or greater for people of Asian descent)
- Not previously diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- High risk of prediabetes determined by blood work from your healthcare provider, a history of gestational diabetes, OR a score of 5 or greater on the prediabetes risk test
Some coaches may offer informational sessions prior to their cohort beginning and that info is included below where applicable. Attending an info session is encouraged to prepare you for success in this yearlong program. More information about the program is available on our website.
Upcoming online Diabetes Prevention Programs (meeting virtually):
Coach: Beth Kindamo, DPP coordinator
Email: bethkindamo@uga.edu
Start date: November 3, 2025; meetings are Mondays from 11am-12pm
Info session: October 27, 2025 from 11am-12pm on Zoom. Register here.
Coach: Ashleigh Geurin, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Candler and Evans Counties
Email: aec10754@uga.edu
Start date: November 5, 2025; meetings are Wednesdays from 12-1pm
Info session: October 22, 2025 from 12pm-1pm on Zoom. Register here.
Coach: Amanda Harner, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Monroe County
Email: Amanda.Harner@uga.edu
Start date: November 11, 2025; meetings are Tuesdays from 12pm to 1pm
Info session: November 3, 2025 from 12-1pm on Zoom; contact Amanda for information and registration link.
Coach: Brad Averill, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Athens Clarke County and Allison Eaddy, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for McDuffie County
Email: bradley.averill@uga.edu
Start date: November 10, 2025; meetings are Mondays from 6-7pm
Upcoming in-person Diabetes Prevention Programs:
Coach: Brad Averill, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Athens-Clarke County
Email: bradley.averill@uga.edu
Location: Athens Clarke County Extension Office (please note, there is also an option to participate in this group via Zoom)
Start date: November 7, 2025; meetings are Fridays from 12pm-1pm
Info session: October 31, 2025 from 12-12:30pm on Zoom; contact Brad for information and registration link
Coach: Tracey Saxton, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Henry County
Email: Tracey.Saxton@uga.edu
Location: Henry County Extension Office
Start date: February 12, 2026
Please contact us with any questions about this program or enrollment.