Hy-Vee offers new diabetes lifestyle management program – Beatrice Daily Sun

Hy-Vee Inc. has announced it now offers a Begin for Diabetes lifestyle management program, in addition to its two existing programs. All three options are led by registered dietitians in Hy-Vees 244 stores across its eight-state region.

People with diabetes face a specific set of health and nutrition challenges. The ten-week Begin for Diabetes program is customized to help attendees address those issues and manage their condition. Customers can schedule individual consultations or participate as part of a group for additional support.

During the sessions attendees will learn:

How to make smart choices when dining out.

How to count carbs and plan healthy meals.

Techniques to cope with the stress that can come with a diabetes diagnosis.

How to prevent complications and spot signs of hypo- and hyperglycemia.

How to control portion size and keep food logs based on their dietary needs.

About 29 million Americans have diabetes, and managing the disease can come with a significant learning curve, said Kristin Williams, senior vice president and chief health officer at Hy-Vee. Our registered dietitians are here to help educate and support program participants on their journey to making their lives healthier and happier.

Hy-Vees Begin program provides building blocks for weight management through detailed journals and recommendations for healthier eating, including biometric screenings. More than 15,000 individuals have completed the 10-week lifestyle management program. The company also offers a four-week Begin 4 Kids program that emphasizes food groups, activity and eating for good health, along with the Hy-Vee KidsFit program and website that encourages children to get excited about moving and exercise.

Whether the goal is to prevent or manage a diabetes diagnosis, lead a healthier lifestyle or ensure children learn about healthy eating habits and exercise, Hy-Vee is committed to optimizing each customers well-being at every life stage, Williams added.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in three adult Americans, or 86 million people, have pre-diabetes and nine out of 10 of them do not know they have it. To further address this epidemic, Hy-Vee recently launched a pilot initiative in 50 stores that helps pre-diabetic individuals lead healthier lives. The intent is that this pre-diabetic program will also be rolled out to all Hy-Vee stores in the near future.

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