BEAT DIABETES PROGRAM
A 6 week doctor-guided program and support group for type 2 diabetes
Give yourself the best chance at reversing type 2 diabetes
“... Type 2 diabetes can be understood as a POTENTIALLY REVERSIBLE metabolic state …”
Taylor, R in Diabetes Care, April 2013”
Type 2 diabetes is a potentially reversible disease. By adopting certain lifestyle changes, you can give yourself the best chance at fighting and even beating diabetes.
BEAT DIABETES is a 6 week medically-guided comprehensive program and support group to address type 2 diabetes. By combining the latest science on nutrition and lifestyle medicine with clinical care, education and social support, Beat Diabetes can help you address type 2 diabetes in a compassionate, supportive and safe environment.
The Program
Purpose: Support individuals with type 2 diabetes to adopt an optimal lifestyle with the goal of potentially reversing diabetes.
Includes:
Weekly support group sessions: Short health talk + peer support and learning (you’re not alone; we’re in this together!)
Addresses the root issues in type 2 diabetes
Comprehensive approach that covers the various aspects of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management and more
Continuously updated to reflect latest evidence and best practices in diabetes care
Clinic staff committed to compassionate, quality, whole-person care
Complimentary access to follow-up programs, including My Best Weight Support Group, Vegan Kickstarter and other Pathways Support Groups.
Program approach: Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle medicine uses evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches to prevent, treat and often times even reverse many of the leading chronic diseases of today, including type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Visit the American College of Lifestyle Medicine or click here to learn more about lifestyle medicine
Who’s participating?
Those with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
Program Cost
This program is eligible for reimbursement/coverage in health benefits and insurance plans that cover naturopathic medicine. Please check with your health insurance provider.
Total cost: $400
Initial Registration - $250
Final installment (at end of program) - $150
This is for the entire 6 week program, including: labs and blood work, 2 doctor consultations, support group and education sessions, practical tools and resources.