Pre- Diabetes

Nearly 84 million American adults have prediabetes – this makes them more likely to develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years if they do not take preventative action. Diabetes can be prevented by implementing simple lifestyle changes. The Nutritionist and Nurse is a CDC-recognized organization working under the guidance of the CDC to deliver a nationwide evidence-based lifestyle change program for adults with prediabetes to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program is founded on the science of the research studies, which showed that making modest behavioral changes helped people with prediabetes lose 5% to 7% of their body weight and reduced their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years old).

A Lifestyle Approach 

Our program provides a supportive environment where participants join together in small groups in an online environment to learn about how they can prevent diabetes and encourage each other to take action. The ultimate goal is that every participant can reduce his or her body weight by 5% and increase his or her amount of physical activity to 150 minutes per week. The program lasts for a year, beginning with 16 weekly sessions followed by monthly maintenance sessions. Our qualified Lifestyle Coaches utilize a CDC-approved curriculum to educate the participants on lifestyle /behavioral modifications to prevent the development of diabetes.  They also engage in direct interaction with the participants with the aim of providing moral support, helping them manage stress, and keeping focused on their goals.

• You’ll work with a trained lifestyle coach and other participants to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes. 
• You’ll learn to eat healthily and add physical activity to your life.   
• You’ll also learn to manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes.  
• The lifestyle change program runs for 1 year. You’ll meet once a week for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months. The second half of the program will help you keep up the healthy lifestyle changes you’ve made—because we all know it can be hard to get new habits to stick.  
• With the other participants, you’ll celebrate successes and work to overcome challenges. 
• Many participants report feeling better, being more active, and having more self-confidence as a result of the program.