TriCounty Health Department has a new group forming for their TriCounty Diabetes Prevention Program to start meeting in March. The program will focus on lifestyle changes. It is our lifestyle that makes the biggest difference, shares program coordinator Daniel Jackson, who emphasizes that good habits can be built into our life to create change. The FOUR pillars of diabetes prevention taught in the lifestyle change program is Food, Exercise, Mindset, and Sleep. The program helps address the following: What to eat to minimize blood sugar swings, plus strategies for navigating breakfast, grocery shopping, and restaurants. How to avoid highs and lows during exercise, fit activity into a busy life, and actually enjoy moving. How to conquer diabetes stress, guilt, burnout, frustration, perfectionism, and low motivation. How to get better rest and optimize bedtime routines. The next program starts in March. Call Daniel with any questions at 435-247-1168.
