Diabetes Prevention at Work

People with diabetes have to live with constant limitations every day, including at work. Diabeteic patients face unique challenges at the worksite but these can be easily overcome with education and small adjustments to the wrokplace.In this episode we discuss how employers can maximize the health and productivity of their workers with diabetes by being more aware of common concerns in the workplace. Offering employee benefits such as diabetes prevention program can reduce absenteeism and presenteeism; and increase productivity. To learn how we can make accomodations for diabetic workers and even prevent diabetes in the workplace I have a special guest Ana Almedia- DoRosario, who is Community Outreach Coordinator for Lifespan. In this episode you can learn:What is Diabetes and how does it affect patients lives?Tips to manage diabetes and pre-diabetes.What is the CDC Diabetes Prevention Program for Workplaces How does the Diabetes Prevention Program Work?Benefits of adding Diabetes Prevention Program as an employee benefit.Our guest Ana Almeida-DoRosario is a Community Outreach Coordinator for Lifespan. She is a certified Group Fitness Instructor and Health Coach. She is a certified Group Fitness Instructor certificate and Health coach. Much of her work has been focused on coordinating health and wellness programs in public health and youth development settings. Under her leadership, Lifespan’s Diabetes Prevention Program was the 2022 recipient of the Grace Diaz Blue Light Award.You can reach her at:www.linkedin.com/in/ana-almeida-dorosario/ www.lifespan.org/diabetespreventionIf you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at [email protected] can learn more about our programs at https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/You can learn more about Aesha at https://www.aeshatahir.comSend us Fan Mail🌟 🌟 🌟 If you liked this episode and would like to learn more about wellness training and workshops offered by 9 to 5 Wellness, email us at [email protected]. You can learn more about our programs at:  https://toneandstrengthen.com/workshops-trainings/. 🌟 🌟 🌟My passion is helping organizations create a culture of wellness, and I do this by setting up health programs that prioritize the most important asset they've got – their employees. Cheers to a healthier and happier journey ahead!🌟 🌟 🌟 You can learn more about ME- the host at https://www.aeshatahir.com  Follow me on IG and LI to learn morehttps://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/