Diabetes Empowerment Week
NOVEMBER 10 - 17
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MOVE FROM OVERWHELMED TO EMPOWERED
The Diabetes Empowerment program week will provide registrants an opportunity to kick-off their weight-loss and wellness journey while mastering special lifestyle concerns related to their diabetes management. This unique wellness offering will feature a fun and informative week of presentations and workshops aimed at simplifying diabetes self-care. The H3 Diabetes Empowerment program week is the perfect way to boost your self-confidence with a renewed and inspired commitment to your health in 2024!
Optional Experience Accessory
Wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to gain real time feedback on your blood sugar levels during your stay and beyond! (available for purchase in the H3 Fitshop upon arrival)
Schedule subject to change
UNDERSTANDING PREDIABETES AND DIABETES WITH Q & A
It is estimated that about 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes which can develop into type 2 diabetes. This session will focus on understanding the basics of diabetes, with an emphasis on how to prevent, delay or potentially reverse type 2.
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NUTRITION AND DIABETES - Build a Strong Foundation
Keeping up with nutrition guidelines for health and blood sugar management can be confusing and overwhelming. Whether you are looking to improve your carb awareness skills or working on mastering carb counting, it all starts with a solid nutrition foundation. This lecture will simplify information regarding nutritional guidelines for diabetes while taking into consideration the fact that nutrition is personal and it’s not merely one size fits all.
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TECH IT OUT
Come learn about the hottest innovations in diabetes technology. This session will dive into the latest on continuous glucose monitors (cgm) as a health tool for people with and without diabetes. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to wear a cgm sensor during their stay. Additional topics such as apps, meters and insulin pumps will be discussed based on audience interest.
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TECH IT OUT (PART 2)
This is a special class for guests who choose to wear a CGM sensor (available in H3 Fitshop). As a group we will discuss what was learned from observing real-time glucose response to food and activity. Participants will gain meaningful insight and guidance on how daily habits influence patterns and trends that can produce big health results over time. A summary report of your results will be provided.Â
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SEEING IS BELIEVING
Join Elizabeth in our Healthy Kitchen for a hands-on look at carb counting and portion control strategies that can help you get a better handle on your blood glucose levels. Meal planning ideas, as well as tips and tricks of the trade for preparing delicious, nutritious, diabetes-friendly foods, will be shared.
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DEVELOPING YOUR FITNESS STRATEGY
It is well known that consistent physical activity is beneficial for helping to control diabetes, but do you have a strategy that will set you up for success? This lecture will break down physical activity as it relates to overall fitness and diabetes to help support your health goals. Safety concerns specific to diabetes such as hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and foot care will be addressed to keep you moving at your personal best.
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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR DOCTOR VISIT
When it comes to diabetes care there is so much to learn and sustain. The average doctor visit lasts only 15 minutes, so best thing you can do is to be prepared and actively participated in your appointments. Come learn important tips focusing on how to prepare for and maximize your appointments and interactions.
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TIPS FOR SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are approaching and while it is a special time for celebrating, there is no doubt that the holiday season can be very challenging, wreaking havoc on your blood sugar control. This session will address topics ranging from planning ahead for safe travel, choosing wisely at parties, navigating challenges with friends and family, and surviving the holiday stress.