Small Steps for Big Changes
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 on a monthly basis at the Kelowna Downtown YMCA.
Patients are eligible if they are between the ages of 18 and older and at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. They must also be able to read and comprehend English and have a BMI between 25 and 40 kg/m2.
250-807-8419
Public email: smallsteps.bigchanges@ubc.ca
Website: http://ok-smallsteps.sites.olt.ubc.ca/
#UCH 105, 1238 Discovery Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Health professional referral
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Availability
Service area: Kelowna + show cities
Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
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