CHANGE
The CHANGE Program is a 12 month intensive nutrition and exercise program led by a Registered Dietitian and Registered Kinesiologist. It is intended for patients with Metabolic Syndrome, a health disorder that involves 3 of the following conditions: high fasting blood sugar, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and/or large waist circumference.
The program runs weekly for 3 months, then monthly for the remaining 9 months. The sessions are 2 hours in duration and currently offered in a virtual format. The program also involves regular appointments with your Physician/Nurse Practitioner and bloodwork every 3 months.
Who is eligible? Individuals with at least two of the following health conditions: pre-diabetes, diabetes or high fasting blood sugar, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and/or large waist circumference. You must get Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral to join the group.
Frequency: 3 groups per year; next groups are starting fall 2020.