Get up & move!
Research shows that changing our sedentary habits is one of the most effective ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. Get Fit Don’t Sit is all about drawing attention to the importance of getting up and moving at work and at home as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The American Diabetes Association recommends that everyone, including people with diabetes, get up and move every 90 minutes. Companies, organizations and communities can play an important role by encouraging their employees and members to be active and take better care of themselves—while lowering their risk for type 2 diabetes.
Sign up for the American Diabetes Association’s free, easy-to-use e-toolkit which provides ideas and resources to help companies and organizations get involved. You decide how to best celebrate the day, based on your corporate culture.
The e-toolkit includes:
- 10 Steps for Success
- Activation Ideas for Any Workplace or Organization
- Prep to Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes®
- Talking Points for Your Executive Champion
- Email Templates
- Social Media Messages and Images
- Stickers and Posters
- Press Release Template
- Tip Sheets
- And more!
If you have questions regarding diabetes or would like to learn more about National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day, contact the American Diabetes Association at 515-276-2237 or visit stopdiabetes.com.
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The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network is working to improve health outcomes and reduce issues of health disparities among people with diabetes. Visit our Diabetes Care web page to learn more about our approach and goals, including the diabetes education and self-management classes for individuals with diabetes.