Friday Five – American Diabetes Association | Project Power
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Over thirty-seven million Americans are currently living with diabetes, while 1 in 5 are unaware they have it. This week’s Friday Five looks at Power Project, an initiative of the American Diabetes Association.
What is Project Power?
No shame. No blame. Just one aim.
Project Power is here to help the whole family. As a no-cost lifestyle change program, Project Power empowers adults and children to reduce their risk or manage and thrive with type 2 diabetes.
Worried about #t2d? You’re not alone! The diabetes community is here to support you. Resources, tools, and people to help you reach your health goals and talk it out when you need to. Join our community by visiting https://t.co/heKGOnoPtM. #ADAProjectPower pic.twitter.com/f6b1vUePZO
— amdiabetesassn (@AmDiabetesAssn) July 7, 2023
Know Your Risk
Take the first step-understand your risk for developing type 2 diabetes with our 60-Second Risk Test. Lower your risk, or if you’re living with type 2 diabetes, register for Project Power today.
Find out your risk for #t2d with our free 60-second risk test! 🔍Don’t wait to take control of your health – talk to a health care professional if you or a loved one are at risk for diabetes. 💪Take the test now at https://t.co/MznfQnSXbd. #ADAProjectPower #RiskTest pic.twitter.com/9OPPvEa4sO
— amdiabetesassn (@AmDiabetesAssn) June 20, 2023
National Make a Difference to Children Month
July is the month to highlight how we as a society can guide and support children on their road to adolescence and adulthood. The Project Power initiative is the perfect way to support the National Make a Difference to Children Month’s mission.
Join us in celebrating National Make a Difference to Children Month with Project Power! 🎉 Our initiative promotes nutrition, physical activity, and family involvement to slow the trajectory of childhood obesity. 🙌 Learn more at https://t.co/heKGOnoPtM. #ADAProjectPower pic.twitter.com/YYCE2AG9ds
— amdiabetesassn (@AmDiabetesAssn) July 1, 2023
Project Power For Youth | Fall Session
Project Power is a fun after-school program by the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) with the aim to slow the trajectory of childhood obesity through health promotion, nutrition education, increased physical activity, and family involvement. Project Power is for ages 5–12 to help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, and the complications of diabetes.
Fall Session: October 24–November 9, 2023
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This program empowers youth to make healthy lifestyle choices to develop lifelong habits—delivered virtually at no cost.
