Prediabetes is a health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 Diabetes. If overlooked, this condition can progress to diabetes, a chronic disease that could cause serious damage to many of the body’s systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels. Fortunately, there are many modifiable risk factors that can help prevent the progression of prediabetes. In this session, we will discuss the physiology involved in blood sugar regulation, how pre-diabetes occurs and how it could progress to Type 2 Diabetes, review recommendations for the prevention of Type II Diabetes, as well as discuss how poor glycemic control can impact weight management. This special topic will be run by our internist, Dr. Jeff Kerrie.

This is the first session of the 4-week Building Resilience module. Registering for Session 1 will secure you a spot for the rest of the module. You only need to register for Session 2, 3, and/or 4 if you would like to submit a progress check to update us on your medical conditions.

This course covers how to implement goal setting strategies to help with weight loss plateaus, preventing weight regain, and transitioning to weight maintenance. The principles reinforced over these four weeks can help build resilience when encountering these common barriers to long-term weight management.

Mindfulness is the key component of behaviour change and enhances our self-awareness. In this course, you will learn the following aspects of mindfulness: attention to the present moment, automaticity, avoiding judgment, practicing acceptance and compassion, setting goals, managing the ego, and integration. This optional 8-week course is delivered by our mental health coach Katja Demmer.