The tool that helps clients with prediabetes and the prevention of diabetes.

We know that incorporating healthy behaviour change early on can not only delay the progression of a health condition but can actually prevent diabetes by 50% of the cases. As per the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines, we know that when clients are provided with the proper tools and education that promote problem-solving, decision-making, goal setting, self-monitoring, increased knowledge and ongoing support, it increases clients' confidence and self-efficacy around managing their own health.?Technology plays a role in this as well. As per the clinical guidelines, “technologies, such as internet-based computer programs and glucose monitoring systems, brief text messages and mobile apps may be used to support self-management in order to improve glycemic control” (Grade A, Level 1 for type 2 diabetes).

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How Health Coaches Can Use My Viva Plan for Clients Living with Prediabetes or Prevention of Diabetes:

• Clients have access to meal plans, meal balance, and recipes as well as the flexibility to adopt their own meals, but can also be tailored and changed to fit their needs with your guidance and support
• Clients have access to learning material in a variety of forms (handouts, videos, blogs), saving you time to use your appointments to focus on the client's concerns and needs
• Clients can reflect on their own health and identify areas that are improving and needing support while allowing you to be focused in your appointments on providing strategies and support
• Clients can connect with a health support team, including dietitians, psychologists and exercise specialists, which you may not have access to in private practice
• Clients have access to meditation, yoga and fitness videos
• Clients also have the ability to set goals and reflect on them daily, which allows them client to start taking charge of their own health
• Clients have a 24-hour digital health tool that is affordable and accessible anywhere they are

Developing lifestyle skills that are sustainable, as well as the ability to be individualized, set people up for long-term success. Health conditions such as diabetes are chronic, meaning that we are managing them over a lifetime. Learning the tools to be able to navigate through lifestyle skills is a crucial piece to be able to manage health conditions successfully.