LIFESTYLES CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITION PREVENTION PROGRAMS Launched in 2020, both the CDC’s year-long National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and the 10-Week Weight Management platform (powered by Naturally Slim) have shown that engaged participants reduce their risk for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Diabetes Prevention Program Two groups of DPP launched in February meeting weekly and rapidly moved online in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, two additional DPP groups were launched in August with the following outcomes for 2020:
SUCCESS STORY KIM GEGUZIS Kim, pictured with husband Chris and grandchildren, participated in the first ever DPP group at the University of Iowa. Kim is reporting more fruits and vegetables, preparing healthier meals, exercising more, and sleeping better. In addition to over 30 pounds of weight loss, Kim also noticed she has more energy to keep up with her
• 65 faculty/staff participating since program launch—37 completed the first two cohorts
grandkids, her clothes fit better, and she had more confidence.
and 28 will finish in Summer 2021 • 88% attendance at weekly sessions • 58% of participants have reduced risk for Type II Diabetes
“I hope the University of Iowa continues
10-Week Weight Management platform
to offer this amazing program. It was
(powered by Naturally Slim)
more than weight loss but was a critical
Two groups offered in 2020:
part in helping me emotionally. Was very much needed in this past year as
• 453 faculty/staff participated • 76% attendance in online modules • 34% have reduced risk for Type II Diabetes • 79% feel more in control of their weight (indicator of long term maintenance)
well to cope with the pandemic and working from home changes.” — Fall 2020 Naturally Slim participant
• 60% report an increase in energy • 70% report being more physically active
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