More than 29 million Americans have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, which means at some point in your career you will likely work with clients who suffer from this chronic disease. In recognition of National Diabetes Month, we spoke with ACE pro Jacqueline Sinke, who shares detailed information about her Diabetes Intervention and Prevention (DIP) Exercise Program. Designed for older adults diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and diagnosed pre-diabetes, Sinke shares valuable information you can use with your own clients.
What is the purpose of Diabetes Intervention and Prevention (DIP) ExerciseProgram?
The purpose of DIP is to help older adults better manage and control their blood sugar, delay and prevent both the progression of the disease and the development of diabetes-related medical complications (especially cardiovascular disease), and also improve functional fitness.
How often is the DIP Program offered and what is included?
DIP is offered twice a week for 10 to 12 weeks, depending on the length of each term. Included with DIP is a nutrition and self-glucose management class instructed by a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and diabetes support group, each of which is offered once a month. Each participant receives his or her own individualized exercise program, which they complete in a group setting.
At what type of a location should this program be held?
A DIP program can be held at a fitness center or senior center. The equipment needed for the program includes free weights, medicine balls, balance balls, resistance tubing and bands, mats, stretching table, machine resistance training equipment, a variety of cardiovascular exercise machines, balance pads, disks, chairs and benches.
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer and an ACE Certified Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist assist me in delivering the program. The maximum number of participants is 15 and the group is comprised of both repeat and new participants.
What are the requirements for enrollment?
Individuals must provide the following items:
- Signed medical release
- Completed health and medical forms and a lifestyle questionnaire
- Copy of most recent blood test (A1c, lipid panel); most recent bone density scan T-scores, if available
What is included in the pre- and post-screening?
- Screening: height, weight, circumference measurements (waist, abdominal, hip), BMI, resting blood pressure taken at left and right arms, resting heart rate; Omron body composition may also be used
- Senior Fitness Test (SFT)
What is the target population for this program?
The audience we aim to reach is older adults, age 55 years
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