Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Detail Overview
This program is designed to provide adults with critical information to improve their health and minimize the risk of getting type 2 diabetes.
This workshop will focus on healthy eating, effective exercise and key lifestyle choices. You will understand the effects of being overweight, getting too little sleep, smoking and not dealing with stress. This page provides an overview for what will be taught in this 2-hour workshop.
Healthy Eating
Eat foods with balanced nutrients
Focus on superfoods
Get lots of antioxidants & Omega 3
Reduce sodium, sugar & bad fats
Effective Exercise
Do cardio to strengthen the heart
Weights to strengthen bones & muscles
Increase heart rate to release hormones
Lifestyle Choices
Visit doctor regularly
Discuss family history with doctor
Don't smoke, vape and limit alcohol
Lose weight
Spend time with friends to increase joy
Get lots of sleep & reduce stress
Seek help for mental health
Improve Your Health
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Many Americans are overweight or obese!
If you are significantly overweight then you are at high risk of having diabetes and suffering from major illnesses like health disease, stroke, high blood pressure and kidney failure.
Don't wait to take control of your health. The Sherrod Foundation can help with this 2-hour workshop for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes.