12-week programme in co-operation with Diabetes UK. Launched in 2009, this is now offered at 35 of its Fitness and Wellbeing centres, with 200 clients already having gone through the scheme. The Diabetes Programme, which
is bought as a standalone 12-week membership, is marketed specifi cally to diabetics. However, as Nuffi eld’s head of physiology Chris Jones explains, once on the course it takes a broader approach:
“It’s about total wellbeing as opposed to just being about diabetes, which quite often has a stigma attached. We want to focus on the positive, not simply the negative. We support clients to achieve their broader health aims, knowing that by doing this, we’ll probably also help them manage their diabetes. “The evidence that exercise can help
diabetics manage their condition is irrefutable – you can’t have a diabetes
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programme without exercise at the heart of it – and we’ve also incorporated a nutrition component looking at simple dietary changes. We look at other lifestyle factors too – like stress, sleep, hydration – as these may contribute to how well people manage their condition. “There are fi ve key touchpoints with
a senior wellbeing advisor throughout the 12 weeks: a full health MOT (see HCM Sept 10, p32) at the beginning and end, to help clients understand their condition and to allow us to measure the effects of the programme. There’s also an initial exercise programme session, an exercise re-programme after a month, and another session after two months to discuss the various dietary and lifestyle changes the client has made. “Overall, the emphasis is on building
self-effi cacy and long-term change, educating and supporting the participant
so they are able to continue a healthier lifestyle following the programme.” Rory Maccoll, a senior wellbeing
advisor at Nuffi eld’s East Kilbride club, adds: “There’s a black hole between people being diagnosed with diabetes and being sent off to live their lives. My role is to take them through things, step by step, to increase their self-confi dence and help them control their lifestyle. “About 50 per cent of those who
sign up for the course in our club have completed the programme, with many able to lower their medication as a result. Many have also stayed on as members; I take responsibility for them as PT clients, so I can continue to look after them.”
level 4 qualifications Accredited Level 4 qualifications in obesity and diabetes are available through three training bodies: Weight
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