Lose weight.
Prevent diabetes.
Expert lifestyle coaching.
A 12-month CDC-recognized coaching program that helps adults build healthier habits through behavior change, nutrition, and movement. Free and low-cost classes available.
Free consultation. No commitment. Takes 2 minutes.
Lifestyle coaching — all participants welcome
Sustainable results through behavior change, nutrition, and movement — guided by a board-certified coach.
Backed by
CDC-RecognizedHow it works
Three steps to a healthier you.
Expert coaching. No guesswork.
Check your eligibility
Answer a few questions about your health history and risk factors. We'll confirm whether the CDC DPP is the right fit for you.
Join the program
Enroll in a supportive group cohort and receive a structured 12-month curriculum covering nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and sustainable behavior change.
Build habits that last
Work with Dr. Miranda and your group to increase physical activity, develop healthier eating habits, and create long-term behavior changes that reduce your diabetes risk.
What's included
- Weekly coaching sessions (shifting to bi-weekly, then monthly)
- Whole-person support: nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, mindset
- Small group accountability with expert guidance
- Self-pay, HSA, FSA, and financing options available
The difference
Real coaching. Real accountability. Zero crash-diet energy.
This program uses behavior change science and expert coaching to help you lose weight and build habits that last.
Proven results
Real outcomes from real people.
Our pilot program exceeded CDC benchmarks. Here's what participants achieved through lifestyle change and expert coaching.
5–7%
body weight lost in 6 months
100%
retention in pilot cohort
58%
reduced diabetes risk (CDC data)
150
minutes of weekly activity achieved
What participants reported
Why this program
The polish of modern wellness brands. The integrity of real coaching.
You deserve a program that looks and feels premium — built on real coaching, lasting lifestyle change, and a community that meets you where you are.
See if you qualifyCoaching-led, not prescription-based.
Unlike Hims, Ro, or Noom Med, we don't prescribe GLP-1s or weight loss drugs. Our program is rooted in lifestyle change and expert coaching — and participants currently taking any medication are welcome.
Built for real life
Designed for adults balancing careers, families, and health — at any age. Culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive of all genders.
12 months of real support
Not a 30-day challenge. Not an app you forget about. A full year of structured coaching with a real person who knows your name.
CDC-recognized quality
This program meets the rigorous standards of the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program. Your results are backed by science, not marketing.
Meet your coach
Dr. Sophia Miranda, Ed.D., NBC-HWC
With 15+ years across healthcare, clinical research, and behavioral health, Dr. Miranda helps women make meaningful lifestyle changes that feel realistic and sustainable.
As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and CDC National DPP Lifestyle Coach, she guides clients through nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, and mindset — with an approach that is structured, culturally responsive, and deeply supportive.
Credentials
Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, NBC-HWC, Certified CDC National DPP Lifestyle Coach
Philosophy
Evidence-based coaching that works alongside your medical care — never in place of it
Eligibility
Am I a good fit for this program?
The CDC Diabetes Prevention Program is designed for adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes. It is not for individuals already diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
Take the CDC Risk TestProgram Cost
Free & low-cost classes available.
The CDC Diabetes Prevention Program is offered at no cost or low cost — because your health shouldn't have a price barrier. Insurance billing and additional support options are coming soon.
12-Month Group Program
Free / Low Cost
Contact us for current cohort pricing and availability.
What's included:
- 26 group coaching sessions over 12 months
- Weekly sessions (months 1–4)
- Bi-weekly sessions (months 5–6)
- Monthly sessions (months 7–12)
- CDC-approved curriculum and materials
- Small group accountability (6–18 participants)
- Expert coaching from Dr. Sophia Miranda, NBC-HWC
Free & low-cost access
Classes are offered at no cost or low cost so that cost is never a barrier to preventing diabetes.
Insurance billing coming soon
Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Aetna, and UHC billing is planned for the near future.
Free consultation first
Not sure if you qualify? Reach out for a no-pressure eligibility check before committing.
Pilot results
100% retention
Our first cohort had zero dropouts and exceeded every CDC benchmark.
Get started
See if this program is right for you.
Reach out for a free consultation. No pressure. Just a conversation about your goals and whether this program can help.
info@shesempoweredcoaching.com
Phone
704-325-9431
Location
North Carolina-based · Serving clients nationally via virtual sessions
FAQ
Questions people ask before joining
Those programs often center around GLP-1 medications or prescriptions. This program is lifestyle coaching-based — you'll build lasting habits through behavior change, nutrition, movement, and expert support. We don't prescribe any medications, but participants currently taking GLP-1s or other medications are absolutely welcome to join.
Ready to take the first step?
Join a supportive community and start building habits that reduce your diabetes risk and help you feel your best.
Check your eligibility