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Individual Sessions
The program consists of 2 sessions. Session 6 (Diabetes Overview, Parts –3) can be conducted
in a single session or divided into 3 sessions (bringing the total to 4 sessions), depending on the
needs and interests of the group. The session titles and their learning objectives are shown in
the following table:
Session No. and Title
Session 1
Introduction to Power to
Prevent
Session 2
Small Steps Lead to Big
Rewards
Session 3
Strategies for Healthy
Eating
Session 4
Physical Activity—Get
Moving Today
Session 5
Make Healthy Food
Choices One Day at a Time
Session 6
Diabetes Overview Part 1
Session 6
Diabetes Overview Part 2
Session 6
Diabetes Overview Part 3
Session 7
Physical Activity for
Families
Session 8
Portion Size
Session 9 Navigating
Around Eating Out
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the goals of the Power to Prevent program
Describe the impact that small steps can have in preventing or delaying progression to type 2
diabetes and in controlling diabetes
Use tools to help take small steps in food choices and in physical activity levels
Identify small steps that can lead to big rewards
Explain that there are more than 50 ways to prevent diabetes
Use tools to help take small steps in food choices and in physical activity levels
Describe the importance of choosing more healthful foods
Identify more healthful foods by reading food labels
Choose to incorporate healthier eating into daily routines
Explain why physical activity is important for helping people with diabetes control their blood
glucose levels, for preventing or delaying diabetes in those at high risk for the disease, and
for helping everyone maintain a healthy weight
Describe easy ways to add physical activity to your daily routine
OPTIONAL: Identify correct footwear and proper foot care for people with diabetes
Incorporate healthy eating into daily routines
Substitute more healthful foods for less healthful foods
Identify the different types of diabetes
List risk factors for diabetes
Describe signs and symptoms of diabetes
Identify complications that can occur from having diabetes
Describe what people can do to manage diabetes or, if most the participants in the session
do not have diabetes, what they can do to support people who have diabetes
List the ABCs of diabetes control (A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol)
Discuss why controlling the ABCs is important
List steps to achieving healthier ABC levels
Explain why controlling diabetes is important
List circumstances that can affect blood sugar levels
Describe the basics of Medicare coverage related to diabetes equipment and supplies
Identify ways to stay physically active
Identify ways to partner with family and friends for physical activity
Identify the difference between “portion” and “serving”
Describe the Plate Method for controlling portion size
Discuss the relationship between how much you eat (portion size) and how much energy you
use (physical activity)
Identify the four keys to healthy eating out
Apply the four keys to healthy eating out
Describe methods to control overeating at buffets or receptions
NDEP Power to Prevent Program Leaders Guide 5