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Diabetes Prevention Program
The Diabetes Prevention Program
A Lifestyle Change Weight-Loss Program to Help Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes
Join OUR Certified Lifestyle Coaches to Work Together to Improve YOUR Health!
The Diabetes Prevention Program provides education, encouragement, and the tools necessary to help individuals reach their healthy lifestyle goals. This program is designed for non–diabetic, overweight individuals age 18 and older who have pre–diabetes and/or the metabolic syndrome, and are at risk for developing diabetes.
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The goals of the Diabetes Prevention Program are to:
- Reduce body weight by 5-7%
- Increase Physical Activity by 150 minutes/week
- Reduce HbA1c by 0.2%
Individuals who enroll in the Diabetes Prevention Program will work on:
- Healthy Eating Habits
- Grocery Shopping Tips/Meal Planning
- Mindfulness & Stress Management
- Safe Physical Activity
- Goal Setting, Problem Solving, and/or Motivation
For more information, please call us at: (956) 755-0660
Free! Weight Loss Guidance & Support Group
Participants will:
- Take part in a lifestyle change program to help prevent diabetes.
- Commit to a one year-long change process.
- Learn about healthy eating to safely lose weight.
- Slowly and safely increase physical activity.
- Learn how to problem solve and stay motivated.
| Health Coach | Telephone | Start Month | City | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verenice Casarez | 956-431-9714 | April | Abril | Brownsville | Spanish |
| Zulema Medrano | 956-538-1306 | April | Abril | Brownsville | Spanish |
| Christine Martinez | 956-312-1406 | May | Mayo | Los Fresnos | English |
| Verenice Casarez | 956-431-9714 | May | Mayo | Brownsville | Spanish |
| Becky Villasana | 956-241-1812 | June | Junio | Combes | Rio Hondo | English |
| Brenda Araneda | 956-241-1812 | August | Agosto | Harlingen | English |
To register for one of these classes please call the Health Coach or Call:
956-755-0660
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