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Steven A. Grover MD,
MPA, FRCPC, Director



4 Month Multidisciplinary Program

√ The Diabetes Programs include a 4 month program designed to help individuals with insulin resistance syndrome or with diabetes to learn to exercise correctly and adopt healthy dietary choices.
√ At CHIP, we seek to provide you with the tools to exercise safely and effectively in an environment that includes support and counseling.
√ Embarking on this program may be the first step in a long-term change to a healthy lifestyle

The Program includes:

√ On Site Medical Evaluation and Pre and Post Exercise Stress Test to determine the intensity at which you can exercise safely.
√ Computerized Cardiovascular Risk Profile prior to the start of the program and at the end to assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
√ Individualized Personal Training Session with an exercise physiologist who will design a safe and effective exercise program for you.
√ 36 Supervised Exercise Sessions with an exercise physiologist.
√ Blood Sugar Monitoring to measure glucose levels before and after each exercise session.
√ Development of an Independent Exercise Strategy to teach you how to exercise on your own when the program finishes.
√ Dietician Sessions on-site once a month over the six-month program. (a total of 2.5 hours)
√ Regular On-site Visits with a Physician
√ Pre and Post Blood Tests - Cholesterol, Glucose, TSH, Liver Function, Hemoglobin A1c, Creatinine

 

• Registration Form (Microsoft Word document)
• Insurance Letter (PDF file)
• Your first appointment (PDF file)
• or call 514-489-6630 for more information