Lifestyle Change Course: National Diabetes Prevention Program
Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) is excited to announce the launch of its upcoming Diabetes Prevention Course, Prevent T2, starting this September. This course is delivered online and is a comprehensive program designed to help participants make lasting lifestyle changes to prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes.
Over the course, you’ll receive benefits including:
- Nutrition education and tools
- Physical activity education and resources
- A supportive, encouraging social group with friendly open discussion
- Coaching individually and in a group to set and meet personalized goals
- Take home activities
- Access to Active SWV’s free physical activity programs
- Free equipment for regular weigh-ins as one method of goal setting
Most importantly, this program is designed to help you make lasting changes by empowering you with tools and strategies you may carry with you for a lifetime. Get motivated and stay accountable! When you join a Diabetes Prevention Course, you join a supportive welcoming group to share your wellness journey.
Save money; medical bills of people with diabetes are typically 2-3 times higher than those without (American Diabetes Association, 2014). But prediabetes may be reversed. Prevent T2 helps you make small but significant lifestyle changes to prevent or prolong the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Prevent other chronic disease; diabetes is a major contributor to death from heart disease and stroke. Instilling healthy habits can help prevent chronic disease and other common consequences of diabetes.
Designed for employee during the workday
Active SWV is committed to providing accessible opportunities for physical activity and health education. This program is another step towards empowering our community to lead healthier lives. We encourage anyone interested to take advantage of this opportunity to prevent Type 2 Diabetes and improve overall well-being.
This course will be offered on Tuesdays at 12pm for easy access during the lunch hour. Also, a great time for retirees, stay at home parents, and individuals not currently working.
Course Details:
When: The online course starts in September. Participants will meet weekly for the first three months, bi-weekly for the following three months, and then monthly for the final six months.
Where: Online. A Zoom link will be provided closer to the start date. Optional in-person Connection Events will also be offered for those who wish to attend.
Ready to Learn More? An information session is coming soon. Register now to secure your spot.
How to Register:
Click the Survey & Registration button on our Prevent T2 page found here – https://activeswv.org/prevent-t2/. By registering, you will be automatically added to our informational mailing list to receive updates about the start of the class.
You will receive an email invitation within one week to confirm your registration.
Additionally, the survey questions will help you determine if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Note that you do not need to be diagnosed as prediabetic to take this course.
For more information and to register, please visit our Prevent T2 page on the Active SWV website. Join us in making a positive change for your health today!
