11/04/2025
At Michie Medical Clinic, we are very passionate about Lifestyle Medicine. These are healthy habits you incorporate into your day to day that are ABSOLUTELY FREE.
A great example of how Lifestyle medicine can change your life is through Prediabetes Prevention.
Did you know that 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes, and most don’t even know it? The good news is that this stage is reversible. And the research is crystal clear that small lifestyle changes can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by nearly 60%!
This is the foundation of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large clinical trial by the National Institutes of Health and CDC.
Here’s what they found:
-> Losing just 5–7% of body weight (that’s about 10–14 lbs for someone who weighs 200 lbs)
-> Getting at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week (ex: 30 minutes of brisk walking, 5 days a week)
-> Reduced the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 58%, and by 71% in adults over age 60.
Even more impressive? The benefits last for years by lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and nerve damage.
So what does the Lifestyle Change Program recommend?
Real food, not perfection!
Move your body regularly!
Support & accountability!
Know your numbers!
Working with a healthcare provider or structured program makes success more likely.
Did you know there is a FREE Diabetes Prevention Program scheduled to start January 8th, 2026 in Savannah, TN? You can register for the in person program or virtual options here 👇
https://www.uthsc.edu/healthhub/dpp.php
Need to know your numbers or want help getting started? Michie Medical Clinic offers screenings, nutrition guidance, and support for lifestyle change because we care more about your lifestyle than throwing you on an expensive medicine.
Schedule your appointment at:
📞 731-632-1783
Or online at
🌐 https://michiemedical.com
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