Introduction to the Program
Prediabetes means that your blood sugar is higher than normal. But it’s not high enough for type 2 diabetes.
- More than 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes.
- 9 out of 10 people with prediabetes don’t know they have it.
If you have prediabetes, you are more likely to get:
So what is PI-DPP?
PI-DPP is a yearlong program that uses the Prevent T2 curriculum. It is designed for people with prediabetes. It’s also for people who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes and want to lower their risk.
Prevent T2 Goals
By the end of the first six months, your goal is to:
- Lose at least 5 to 7 percent of your starting weight
- Get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week
By the end of the second six months, your goal is to:
- Keep off the weight you’ve lost
- Keep working toward your goal weight, if you haven’t reached it
- Lose more weight if you wish
- Keep getting at least 150 minutes of activity each week
Losing Weight Can….
Getting More Active You Can….
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes can harm your:
- Heart and blood vessels, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes
- Nerves
- Kidneys, which can lead to kidney failure
- Eyes, which can lead to blindness
- Feet, which can lead to amputation
- Gums
- Skin
You are more likely to get Type 2 Diabetes if you…
Your Six-Month Activity Goal
In the next six months, I will get at least 150 minutes of activity each week at a moderate pace or more.
Your Six-Month Weight Goal
One goal of this program is to lose at least 5 to 7 percent of your starting weight in the next six months.
Using the Numbers Chart
EXAMPLE:
If your starting weight is 200 pounds:
- Find “200” in the blue column that says “Wt.” This stands for your starting weight.
- The next three numbers to the right of your starting weight (200), are the number of pounds you need to lose if your goal is to lose 5%, 6% or 7% of your starting weight.
1.5% of 200 pounds = 10 pounds
6% of 200 pounds = 12 pounds
7% of 200 pounds = 14 pounds
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 16:3
Discussion
- List three (3) things (ex. person(s), activities, way of thinking and resources) that will SLOW YOU DOWN or STOP you from reaching your goal?
- For each “thing” or “item”, list HOW you will resolve it.
- If you are comfortable – SHARE 1 item (especially the one that you are ‘stuck’ on and ask the group for suggestions.
- Talk to or meet with your ‘coach’ for advice.
What’s Next?
- If you haven’t email Becky your ENROLLMENT FORM – do it now 🙂
- Email Nia or Becky YOUR GOAL % Weight Loss
- Next Class – NEXT WEEK [Same day (Tues in the US and Wed in the Pacific)]
- Email me if you have any questions: nia.aitaoto@gmail.com
THANK YOU and Have a HEALTHY week!
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.
–Cayla Mills
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