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Session 4: Physical Activity—
Get moving today
Preparing for the Session
NOTE: The NDEP strongly recommends that you invite someone with expertise in physical activity
and diabetes, such as a physical therapist, to help conduct this session. Check with local hospitals
and clinics or your state American Diabetes Association chapter for suggestions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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
Materials, Supplies, Handouts, and Equipment
In addition to the general materials, supplies, and equipment listed on page and 2 of the
Program Leaders Guide, you will need the following:
Appendix J: GAME PLAN Food and Activity Tracker (one copy per participant)
Appendix K: Weekly Pledge form (one copy per participant)
Original Pre– and Post–Session 3 Questionnaires to return to participants
Pre– and Post–Session 4 Questionnaires found in Appendix M (one copy per participant, plus a
few extras)
NOTE: Before administering the pre- and post-session questionnaires, check with your sponsoring organization
regarding its guidelines on data collection. Your organization or its funding agencies may require clearance of this
data collection and may have special processes for approval.
Appendix P: Your GAME PLAN for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes—Information for Patients (one
copy per participant) (see information for ordering or downloading in the following section)
Appendix Q: Energize Yourself! Stay Physically Active (one copy per participant, plus a few
extras) (see information for ordering or downloading in the following section)
OPTIONAL: Appendix S: Feet Can Last a Lifetime (one copy per participant, plus a few extras)
(see information for ordering or downloading in the following section)
NDEP Power to Prevent Session 4