Are you concerned that you are at risk for diabetes or have been told by your doctor that you have pre-diabetes? Have you gained weight, been physically inactive, or struggled to find a healthy routine? 

You’re not alone. One in three U.S. adults has pre-diabetes. Fortunately, lifestyle modifications can be extremely beneficial! 

To help get you back on track, the University’s Comprehensive Medication Management benefit is offering Group Lifestyle Balance, a diabetes prevention program created by researchers at Pitt. 

All full- and part-time regular University employees with a University-sponsored UPMC Health Plan (Panther Gold, PPO, or Basic) who are concerned that they have pre-diabetes or have been told by their doctor that they have pre-diabetes may be eligible to participate. 

The Group Lifestyle Balance program aims to help individuals lose weight, become more physically active and reduce stress. All classes in the year-long program will be delivered remotely. 

In addition to learning healthy living skills, participants will receive: 

• A complimentary scale 

• Other health and fitness related items depending on number of sessions attended 

• Up to $100 in Wellness for Life Health Incentive Awards depending on the number of sessions attended 

• Ongoing guidance from a pharmacist trained in lifestyle coaching 

There is no cost to take part in the program. If you are interested in participating or learning more, email Natalie Capozzolo, pharmacist, at mymeds@pitt.edu no later than Aug. 22, 2025. 

Those interested will be invited to participate in information sessions on a rolling basis. The program begins Sept. 22. 

If you’d like to find out more about how Pitt employees have been successful in the program, check out Pitt's National Diabetes Prevention Program.