Diabetes Prevention Series

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For people with prediabetes or early stage diabetes, establishing a healthy lifestyle is the most effective way to prevent or delay the progression of diabetes.  The National Diabetes Prevention Program by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been shown to help reduce the risk of type II diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Results from the study showed that this structured lifestyle change program, in which participants achieved weight loss of 5 to 7 percent of their body weight, reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent in adults at high risk for the disease nearly double the rate compared to participants who took metformin over a 3-year period. 

Diabetes Prevention Series is based on the CDC's proven model that emphasizes lifestyle changes to diet, exercise, mindfulness, and sleep. The program is also culturally and linguistically tailored to the dietary and health needs of the Chinese population.

Testimonials: 

"I participated in the spring session of DPS and began implementing MEDS lifestyle changes. I focused on a healthier and more balanced diet, increasing the proportion of vegetables in each meal from one-third to one-half. I also increased the frequency of exercise, working out daily, totaling more than 150 minutes per week. I also improved my sleep quality, extending sleep time from seven to eight hours per night. After four months, my A1c level dropped from 6.4 to 5.6. Thanks to CHI for providing these services and education to the community, helping many with diabetes for a long time. I am deeply grateful." – Pat Lin in Cupertino

"I participated in the spring session of the DPS and learned to implement MEDS lifestyle changes. I increased the proportion of vegetables in each meal from one-third to one-half. Additionally, I started improving my sleep quality and extended sleep duration to seven to eight hours a night. After four months, my A1c level dropped from 6.1 to normal range." – Effy

The 4-month Diabetes Prevention Series includes two-parts:

1. Diabetes Fundamentals

focus on basics about diabetes, taught by a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

If you do not know your diabetes risk, we suggest that you complete a simple questionnaire.

The course covers:

• Diabetes pathology, diagnosis, symptoms, factors and complications
• Insulin resistance, modifiable/non-modifiable risk factors
• Scientifically proven methods to effectively prevent diabetes
• BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure
• What to do if you have diabetes

2. Healthy Habits, Healthy Life Program

help build healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, sleep and stress reduction. Conducted by registered dietitians, strength trainer, qigong instructor, clinical psychologist.

Diet

• Nutrition 1 
• Nutrition 2
• Nutrition 3
• Grocery Tour

Exercise

• How to Exercise Effectively
• Qigong
• Strength Training with a Trainer

Sleep and Stress-Reduction

• Stress-Reduction
• Introduction to Mindfulness
• Introduction to Meditation
• Sleep

Conducted virtually via Zoom. 

Mandarin Session
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Time:  TBA

The program is completely free. Participants need to complete pre and post surveys and provide their Hemoglobin A1C score before and after the program to evaluate outcome. A free finger-prick Hemoglobin A1C test might be provided to participants upon completion 

Request information about Diabetes Prevention Series

If you are interested in learning more or wonder if the program is a good fit for you, please contact us. Call today 650-988-3234.

Funded by El Camino Healthcare District and El Camino Health Community Benefit funds, and generous donations from the community.