Diabetes Fitness Program
Sentara Therapy Centers provide individualized evaluations and prescribed exercise programs to those individuals diagnosed with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes.
Diabetes Fitness Program: Why Choose Sentara?
The right exercise program can lower your A1C value up to 1% and decrease chronic complications up to 25%. Physical Therapists have a degree from an accredited university, have completed an accredited graduate studies program and internships, have passed a national examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, and have ongoing professional education to maintain licensure and treat individuals of all ages who have medical conditions or other health-related issues that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
Benefits of Exercise for Patients with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes
- Helps control body weight
- Lowers blood pressure
- Lowers harmful LDL’s and triglycerides; increase the healthy HDL’s
- Strengthens Connective Tissues throughout the body
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Lowers glucose levels
- Boosts insulin sensitivity
- Can help lower A1C values on average of 0.7-1.0%
- Can lower Chronic Complications up to 25%
- Can lower insulin resistance
Becoming a Patient
In most instances, this program can be covered under your physical therapy benefits from your insurance. Ask your doctor to write a prescription for Sentara Therapy Center’s “Diabetes Fitness Program”. You can also be scheduled without a prescription as we can contact them after your evaluation.
Call 757-252-9423 for more information on the program.
Request an Appointment
Learn more about our locations and schedule an appointment at a Sentara Therapy Center near you.
Call 855-852-9066 to schedule an appointment.