Date/Time
8/25/2021 - 12/15/2021
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Central
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Central
Event Type(s)
Health and Wellness
Event Description
Many of us have family members that have diabetes. Also, some of us may already have prediabetes. This means your blood sugar is higher than normal, which increases your risk of developing serious health problems; including type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke.
Do you want to prevent diabetes? We have some good news. You may be eligible for a Diabetes Prevention Program. This program is proven to reduce your risk of developing diabetes and other health problems. Here is some information about the Diabetes Prevention Program.
Do you want to prevent diabetes? We have some good news. You may be eligible for a Diabetes Prevention Program. This program is proven to reduce your risk of developing diabetes and other health problems. Here is some information about the Diabetes Prevention Program.
- 5-7% weight loss is expected by the end of the 16 weeks.
- Our program will begin August 25, 2021. There are 16 weekly sessions.
- There are 6 monthly follow up sessions, starting in January.
- You will be expected to increase your physical activity.
- Rhonda Hansen, RN and Tina Bauermeister, RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) are the certified lifestyle program coordinators.
- Our in-person program is FREE!!!!
- You will have to commit to come to all 16 sessions (no class Thanksgiving week, and we are done before Christmas).
- 3 pm at Avera Holy Family Hospital on Wednesdays, in the Cardiac Rehab area.
- OR, you can do this program completely virtually and on your own time, IF you have a smart phone or a home computer. (This version does have a charge associated-$110, which is only $5 per class).
- Are you ready to commit to attending all 16 sessions, in order to reduce your risk of developing diabetes?
- Answer these questions to see if you qualify: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/pdf/Prediabetes-Risk-Test-Final.pdf.
- Please call us and let us know if you will be attending.
Location
Avera Holy Family Hospital Diabetes Prevention Program
826 N 8th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
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826 N 8th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
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Contact Person
Tina Bauermeister
(phone: 712-362-6306)
(phone: 712-362-6306)
Details
The in-person class is FREE: 3 pm on Wednesdays. You must commit to coming to all 16 classes.
There is an online version which costs $110.00-you can do this at your own pace, in your own home; however, you do need a smart phone or a computer to do this.
There is an online version which costs $110.00-you can do this at your own pace, in your own home; however, you do need a smart phone or a computer to do this.
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