CDC 1422 Curriculum for Diabetes Prevention | Hawaii Island Community Health Center Administration
CDC 1422 Curriculum for Diabetes Prevention
75-5751 Kuakini Highway, 104, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
MON: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm TUE: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm WED: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm THU: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm FRI: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SAT: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SUN: Closed
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-CDC program is a year-long program that includes dietary coaching and moderate physical activity. -consists of 16 core sessions over the course of the first six months, followed by less-intesive classes held monthly for the rest o the year-long program. -currculum classes are augmented with free cooking demos, demonstration of simple exercises, opportunities for activities like walking with Health Educator and Community Helth Worker, referrals to other resources in the community, relaxation techniques, and incentive gifts. -goals are to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among those wo are at high risk for diabetes, cut one's risk of developing diabetes in half by losing 5-7% of their body weight through healthier eating and engaging in 150 minutes of physical activity each week.
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