Small Steps for Big Changes - Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program
Condition Specific Support and Social / Recreational
Provided by University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO)
A lifestyle counselling program that can help people make lasting dietary and exercise changes.
Small Steps for Big Changes is an evidence-based lifestyle program designed to help people make lasting lifestyle changes to lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The primary purpose of Small Steps for Big Changes is to help individuals make changes to their exercise and diet and to stick to these changes long-term.
Small Steps for Big Changes is a personalized, one-on-one, 3-week training and counselling program. Individuals will engage in exercise and one-on-one counselling sessions and practice making changes at home throughout these three weeks. Individuals will participate in various types of aerobic exercise, including exercise at a steady pace for 20-30 minutes, and interval exercise that involves alternating between bouts of up to 1 minute of brisk activity and 1 minute of light activity for 12-15 minutes.
The program is free and is offered in multiple locations.
Eligibility: Adults (18 years of age or older) who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. No referral is required. Individuals can complete an online diabetes risk assessment to determine whether they are eligible for the program. Click here.
Location finder: https://www.smallstepsforbigchanges...
250-807-8419
Public email: smallsteps.bigchanges@ubc.ca
Website: http://ok-smallsteps.sites.olt.ubc.ca/
Cost: No cost
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Availability
Service area: Grand Forks, Kelowna, Oliver, Prince George, Summerland, Surrey + show cities
Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
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