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Pledge Possible Improvements
I’ll exercise 2 hours before work
every morning.
I’ll ride my stationary bike instead
of watching television.
I’ll get up and move around more
at work.
Activity
This pledge is not realistic. Most people do not have 2 hours to exercise before work
every morning. A more realistic pledge would be: “I’ll walk for 15 minutes before work
every morning.”
This pledge is not realistic and probably won’t last over time. Most people won’t give
up all television in order to exercise. A more realistic and lasting pledge would be: “I’ll
ride my stationary bike for 15 minutes each night while I watch television.”
This pledge is not specifc. A more specifc pledge would be: “I’ll take the stairs
instead of the elevator when I go to get my coffee at work.”
Say: “Let’s pause here in our discussion to take an physical activity break. Remember people who were
successful in the Diabetes Prevention Program worked up to at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity
physical activity 5 days a week. Simple activities like walking are ways to increase the amount of
physical activity that you do each day. Stand up and follow me.”
If music is available, turn it on. Lead the group members in walking in a circle for 5 minutes.
Restroom Break
After the activity, give a 0-minute break to allow participants to use the restroom, if needed.
Review of Objectives and Discussion Points
Ask: “How well do you think we met the three learning objectives for this session?”
(Point to the fipchart, blackboard, or paper on which you have written the three learning
objectives.)
Describe the goals of the Power to Prevent program
Describe the impact that small steps can make in preventing or delaying developing diabetes and
in controlling diabetes
Use tools to help take small steps in food choices and in physical activity levels
Answer questions and clarify discussion points as needed. This feedback is important to your
planning for future sessions. Did the group achieve the learning objectives? Do you need to review
the discussion points further? If time allows, you may review during this session. If you are out of
time, move on to making a pledge, and plan extra time at the next session for review.
Say: “Let’s take something that we learned and make a pledge about food or activity that we can keep
during the week.”
NDEP Power to Prevent Session 8