Diabetes Prevention Program Info Session

Description: What Is the National Diabetes Prevention lifestyle change program? Groups meet once a week for 16 weeks, then once a month for 6 months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. During each session, your lifestyle coach will teach a lesson and lead a group discussion. For example, you will learn to: ◾Eat healthy ◾Add physical activity to your life ◾Manage stress ◾Stay on track when eating out Our lifestyle coaches have the experience and training to help you reach your goals. Your lifestyle coach will help you: ◾Learn the facts about healthy eating and physical activity and explain how these behaviors will help reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes ◾Set and meet your goals ◾Build relationships with other participants ◾Work as a group to meet challenges ◾Understand and respond to your food cues ◾Stay motivated ◾Solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes and meet your goals ◾Build relationships with other participants Program cost is $300 for materials and 22 hours of group education and support. Attending this free information session does not obligate you to join the program. You will have the opportunity to talk with the program coordinator if you are thinking about registering for the program. Payment will be due at registration. Credit cards are accepted. Time: 3/25/2015 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cost: $0.00 Location: PHSW Specialty Clinic 8716 E Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98664 Contact: Laura Hossler