To help African Descendents and Latinos
prevent diabetes and high blood pressure. The program includes group support activities
and an easy-to-use workbook in English and Spanish. Groups are led by trained community members
Some UNIQUE features of the program are:
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It's PERSONAL. Participants decide what to change and set their own goals
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It's PROVEN. participants quickly adopt new behaviors and gain measurable results
like weight loss and blood sugar level reduction
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It's COST EFFECTIVE. The group approach is significantly less costly than individual counseling or memberships
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It fits DIVERSE PARTTICIPANTS. Change for Life fits for people of all literacy levels
and the Cambia tu Vida version is for Spanish-speaking participants
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It's FRIENDLY. Programs take place in familiar environments and are led by familiar facilitators from
the sponsoring organization
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It's RESULTS ENDURE. Participants learn skills that help them maintain positive changes and make new ones
African Descendents/Latinos with diabetes and high bloodpresure and their families
- Nutrition
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Diabetes Prevention
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Support Servicess
