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Inside the Course:

Prevent, Delay & Manage Type 2

a self-paced diabetes education program for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

presented by the Sweet People Club

Inside the Course:

Prevent, Delay & Manage Type 2

a self-paced diabetes education program for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

presented by the Sweet People Club

At the Sweet People Club, our mission is to provide education, support, and community for individuals with prediabetes and type 2, and their families.

As a Certified Diabetes Education and Care Specialist, I see so much conflicting information out there that's totally wrong, or misleading, and sometimes downright dangerous.

Having high blood sugar doesn't have to be overly complicated or restrictive. Once you understand the basics of the condition and how to manage it, knowing what to do and eat becomes much easier.

If that sounds like something you've been searching for, please keep reading to see what we've created for people exactly like you! (And me too!)

Sincerely,

Theresa Garnero

Grab a sneak peek behind the doors of the Sweet People Club with a guided tour of the Prevent, Delay, & Manage Type 2 Course

Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDCES is an international award-winning diabetes educator and registered nurse. She thrives by finding ways to help people live well with diabetes and believes that a key component of that is support and education.

View the videos below to see CLEAR samples of content from within the classroom.

HERE'S WHAT YOU

MIGHT NOT KNOW

Prediabetes is often reversible

The earlier you're able to begin making changes to your lifestyle, the more likely it is that you may be able to entirely reverse your prediabetes. Unfortunately, that's not the case if it progresses to type 2 diabetes. So the time to act is now.

The great news is, you don't have to turn your life upside down to see a real impact to your health. Small changes, maintained over time, are not only the most likely to stick and become everyday habits, they're also the most powerful levels to turn your health around.

Type 2 diabetes can be avoided, delayed or managed

For those who aren't able to reverse their prediabetes, all is not lost. Those same small changes and healthier habits that you would use to reverse prediabetes can also entirely prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. That can be a phenomenal boon to your health and greatly reduce your risk of other serious conditions.

Beyond prevention, you can certainly prolong the time it could take your prediabetes to transition into type 2 diabetes. Again, the benefits to delaying this are significant and worth the effort.

High blood sugar increases risk for other serious diseases

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes bring an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. And it goes without saying that having prediabetes increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes significantly.

The greater concern comes with type 2 as when left unmanaged over time, it often brings along several difficult to manage complications such as eye problems that could lead to blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, depression, and an increased risk of vascular diseases like dementia.

1 in 3 Americans has prediabetes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is estimated that 1 in 3 adult Americans currently has prediabetes. That's roughly 84 million people. In addition to that, the rate of type 2 diabetes in young children and teens is increasing at an alarming rate. So if you've been diagnosed with prediabetes and you have kids in the home, making changes for yourself can influence your whole family and end up changing their lives for the better.

9 out of 10 people don't know they have it. Do you?

And those 84 million American adults with prediabetes? 90% of them don't even know they have prediabetes. Prediabetes awareness is a real challenge as many people have never even heard of the condition.

Prediabetes often has no physical symptoms. There are risk factors that make you a likely candidate for prediabetes so if you have concerns, speak with your doctor about your risk and getting tested, especially if you have family members with type 2 diabetes. If you're not sure about your risk, take this simple 1-minute quiz.

HERE'S WHAT YOU

MIGHT NOT KNOW

Prediabetes is often reversible

Type 2 diabetes can be avoided, delayed or managed

Beyond prevention, you can certainly prolong the time it could take your prediabetes to transition into type 2 diabetes. Again, the benefits to delaying this are significant and worth the effort.

High blood sugar increases risk for other serious diseases

1 in 3 Americans has prediabetes

9 out of 10 people don't know they have it. Do you?

Even though the motivation to reverse prediabetes and prevent or manage type 2 diabetes is clear, the path to actually doing that is anything but!

Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes Is Your Path To Wellness

Because knowing you've got it gives you an edge

So much conflicting information

So you get diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and what happens? Your doctor gives you a pamphlet, tells you to lose some weight and sends you off on a search for more information. If you're lucky, you may get a referral to a diabetes prevention program (on average only 5% do. Yikes!). And over 40% of people with type 2 never make it to an diabetes education program. (Double yikes!!)

But more than likely you head to the web and start looking for advice only to be confronted with what seems like one conflicting opinion after another. Don't eat fruit, low carb is the only way to go, start taking medications immediately, go paleo, get more B12.

How can you tell what's legit and what's a crock? What's researched and supported by science and what's just some guy's opinion based on something that happened to his late Aunt Millie?

It's hard. And it's overwhelming. And your confusion and frustration are totally understandable.

Confusion about the condition

You tell your friends and family you have prediabetes or type 2 and they start telling you horror stories about insulin and needles and blindness. They start hiding the candy dish when you visit. Or they lecture you about what you're eating. They send you links to articles they found online that promise an instant cure through the use of an all bone-broth diet and some supplement that you can't pronounce.

Don't get mad when people try to help. The overall lack of understanding around the condition of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes is a real challenge for people. To many, it sounds like prediabetes means you've got a case of "Diabetes Lite" and if you have type 2, your doomed.

The best thing to do is smile and thank them for their concern. The community at the Sweet People Club understands this and is always here to support you when you're overwhelmed with all that "help."

Lack of medical and community support

It can often be a challenge to get caring support from healthcare providers. Partly this is due to lack of awareness, although that's changing as campaigns are beginning to pick up steam thanks to the efforts of the CDC and the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The other part is due to a complete lack of time. It takes time to cover all the standards.

But what do you do for help in the meantime? Because every day counts. Every day you can adopt a small change or healthier habit can mean the difference between staying healthy and delaying, preventing or managing type 2. What can you do to get reliable, dependable, help and support?

Keep reading!

Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes Is Your Path To Wellness

Because knowing you've got it gives you an edge

So much conflicting information

How can you tell what's legit and what's a crock? What's researched and supported by science and what's just some guy's opinion based on something that happened to his late Aunt Millie?

It's hard. And it's overwhelming. And your confusion and frustration are totally understandable.

Confusion about the condition

The best thing to do is smile and thank them for their concern. The community at the Sweet People Club understands this and is always here to support you when you're overwhelmed with all that "help."

Lack of medical and community support

Keep reading!

The 5 Myths That Are Keeping You From Managing Your Blood Sugar

Totally Not True

"You'll Never Be Able To Enjoy The Food You Love"

You've heard it already. Maybe from a friend or from a loved one. Put down the bread. Stay away from the potatoes. Say goodbye to your favorite fruits. Why is it that some people love to tell us about all the food we "CAN'T" have?

Well guess what? None of that is true. Nothing is off the menu if you have prediabetes or type 2!

But, you have to know how to eat in order to eat what you love. And you do have to contend with not necessarily being able to eat as much of the foods that you love as often as you'd like.

One of the best ways to begin changing your eating habits towards healthier ones is not to focus on the CAN'T EAT list, but instead to focus on the CAN EAT list. Start ADDING new foods to your menu. Start ADDING new ways to prepare those foods. Don't SUBTRACT. Begin with addition!

Lies, All Lies

"Prediabetes Always Leads To 'Full Blown' Diabetes"

First of all, let's get this straight - there is no such thing as "full blown" diabetes.

There's prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes and gestational diabetes (and others, but let's stay focused). Type 1 diabetes is a very different disease and not one we cover much in the Sweet People Club. People who have type 1 diabetes typically get it as an adolescent or young adult.

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be thought of as cousins. They share lots of things in common, but have their differences too. What is also incorrect is that people with prediabetes will always develop type 2 diabetes. The risk is greatly increased, sure, but there are no guarantees that an individual will absolutely progress to type 2. Some people never advance beyond prediabetes.

Complete Exaggeration

"Type 2 Diabetes Means Eventually You'll Need To Take Insulin"

First if all, insulin should not be looked at as a bad thing. It's a lifesaver for those that do need to use it. But not everyone needs it, and if they do, not everyone needs it with every meal. It's very much dependent on the individual and their health priorities.

But there are many individuals with type 2 diabetes who can manage with healthy eating and being active. Some will also need to rely on oral medications to control their blood sugars or newer non-insulin injectables because there are at least 8 known deficits in the body for someone with type 2. If medications are needed, it's not because you've failed; your beta cells in the pancreas are limping along and need help! And people with prediabetes never have a need for insulin as part of a daily therapy.

Worst Case Scenarios And Totally Avoidable

"I’m Going To Lose A Limb or Go Blind"

Okay, everyone's heard a story or two about someone's relative who had diabetes (it's always just diabetes, not type 1 or type 2 or anything specific, right?) who had a heart attack or who lost a toe because of their diabetes.

We've all heard the stories.

And they could be true. These are genuine complications of type 2 diabetes that goes unchecked overtime, meaning those high blood sugars that stay high. But they happen over a long period of time - where the person hasn't been able to get their blood sugars in a safe range, maybe because they didn’t have the right information or support, or didn’t understand the consequences of letting their type 2 diabetes go untreated.

Be assured, these are truly worst case scenarios and almost always avoidable - especially for those reading this page. Because just the fact that you're here shows you're ready and willing to take action to never see anything like this.

Harder, Yes. Impossible, No!

"It's Impossible To Lose Weight With Prediabetes or Type 2"

Your doctor told you to lose weight. Every article you've read about prediabetes and type 2 diabetes has said the same thing. Perhaps this is the one piece of advice almost everyone agrees on! Dropping even a small amount of weight - as little as 5% can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 58% according to Johns Hopkins! And even staying weight neutral, meaning by not gaining more weight, that's a positive since we all tend to gain a couple pounds per year as adults (are you doing the math in your head comparing what you weighed at age 20 vs. now?)

The good news is, it's not impossible.

But it is more difficult and it can take longer. If you know how having high blood sugar affects your body and how your body processes food and how it handles physical activity, you can better optimize your efforts for maximum weight loss.

And the Sweet People Club definitely has the "skinny" on how to do just that (wink! wink!)

Totally Not True

"You'll Never Be Able To Enjoy The Food You Love"

Well guess what? None of that is true. Nothing is off the menu if you have prediabetes or type 2!

But, you have to know how to eat in order to eat what you love. And you do have to contend with not necessarily being able to eat as much of the foods that you love as often as you'd like.

Lies, All Lies

"Prediabetes Always Leads To 'Full Blown' Diabetes"

First of all, let's get this straight - there is no such thing as "full blown" diabetes.

Complete Exaggeration

"Type 2 Diabetes Means Eventually You'll Need To Take Insulin"

Worst Case Scenarios And Totally Avoidable

"I’m Going To Lose A Limb or Go Blind"

We've all heard the stories.

Harder, Yes. Impossible, No!

"It's Impossible To Lose Weight With Prediabetes or Type 2"

The good news is, it's not impossible.

And the Sweet People Club definitely has the "skinny" on how to do just that (wink! wink!)

"I'm gonna let you in on a powerful secret to changing your eating habits. Begin by ADDING healthy foods and not SUBTRACTING so called "bad" foods from your diet."

Theresa Garnero, founder of the Sweet People Club

Introducing the

Prevent, Delay & Manage Type 2 Course

Where Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Becomes

Your Path to Wellness

For Those With PREDIABETES...

One of the most powerful ways to begin learning what you need to know about your prediabetes is to participate in a diabetes prevention program such as the nationally renowned PREVENT T2 program developed by the CDC. These programs are considered the gold standard when it comes to prediabetes education and wellness.

But there's a catch. They’re almost all held in-person, on-site, and can often be quite costly if not covered by an employer-sponsored wellness plan. In fact, less than 1% are of the PREVENT T2 programs are entirely online AND available to the public (and they cost nearly $1,000).

That's where the Sweet People Club comes in. We have taken the PREVENT T2 program and adapted it to create an online option for those who either cannot squeeze 26 appointments in-person appointments into their already packed schedule! For those who don't have access to a reputable program or can't afford one. And for those who are just more comfortable using the web for their learning and development.

For Those With Type 2 DIABETES...

You have access to over 100 videos on everything from nutrition, to weight management, to how best to exersize, to the ins and outs of medication, to coping with the emotional aspect of the condition, to intimacy concerns, and way more. We're constantly adding new material.

We do invite you to explore the Prediabetes course because you will pick up ideas that still help those with type 2.

For Those With Prediabetes & Type 2 DIABETES...

You have access to all the courses and videos in the complete library. More importantly, you have support.

The PREVENT, DELAY & MANAGE TYPE 2 COURSE is the ONLY program of its kind that…

Is administered entirely online using audio, video, and written resources with REAL-TIME ACCESS to a Registered Dietitian
Doesn't require doctor approval or health insurance approval to participate
Has a flexible schedule that allows you to take in the material at your own pace, at a time that is convenient to you
Benefits from the contributions of several certified and credentialed experts (like dietitians, exercise physiologists, nurses, and psychologists) in their respective healthcare fields, adding to our already robust PREVENT T2 program
Provides community support and an opportunity to address your questions and concerns real-time with twice monthly virtual dietitian sessions.

So if you’re ready to finally stop combing through all those dicey online "medical" blogs and get down to learning the reputable, science-based information and guidance we've gathered for you...

Here's how we can help you manage it all:

Part 1

The Basics You Need To Know

In this module we cover all the basics you need to know about prediabetes. What it is, how it works, and how it affects your health. In each module you'll find options for video, audio, and written content. In addition to the core content, there are downloadable PDF trackers, cheat sheets, and resources to make your progress a little easier.

Module Highlights:

We'll begin with an overview of the program. The program itself is broken into 3 main parts, the whole of which will cover the course of an entire year. In part 1 or months 1-3, we'll introduce our main areas of focus:

Weight loss or maintenance
Physical fitness
Stress management

Part 2

Beyond The Basics

In this module we really build upon concepts that were introduced in part 1. This part of the program spans months 4-6 and will give you an excellent understanding of how to manage your prediabetes. This module focuses on implementation of small lifestyle changes that when adopted long-term will result in a noticeably healthier and more active life.

Module Highlights:

This module really runs that gamut from mindset and taking charge of your thoughts to finding time for fitness, how to stay heart healthy, and how to get the support that you need to make managing your prediabetes...well, manageable!

Staying motivated
Coping with triggers
More about carbs

Part 3

Maintaining Your Efforts

In the final module, which spans months 7-12 we start to look at problem-solving. What are the obstacles, set backs, and speed bumps you're likely to encounter on your journey to a healthier you?

Module Highlights:

We tackle the pitfalls in the last part of the program because at this point you know what to do and how to do it. But sometimes life throws a wrench in our well-laid plans. So this is where we discuss how you cope with that and come back strong. We also go more in depth into understanding type 2 diabetes and how to maintain your healthier lifestyle as you move beyond the program.

What to do when weight loss stalls
The critical importance of sleep
Getting back on track when you slip up

BONUS

The Complete Library Of Prediabetes & Diabetes Videos

Coming in at just over 100 videos, this bonus is a doozy!

Library Highlights:

Sorted by topic, these videos address common questions, concerns, and behaviors that support healthy living.

This is an invaluable treasure trove of expert-developed advice and coaching that you can use to deepen your understanding of everything from how to eat carbs the healthy way to how to talk with your doctor about your health concerns.

Indexed in 12 main categories so you can easily find the topics you're most interested in.

What's Inside the Prevent, Delay & Manage Type 2 Masterclass?

Masterclass Part 1

The Basics You Need to Know!

(Months 1 - 3)

Welcome! First Steps to Understand the Program

Check-In (Optional Baseline Questions - Extra Points!)
Introduction
Eat Well to Prevent Type 2
Track Your Food
Get Active to Prevent Type 2
One Month Check-In (1 Minute Update On Your Progress)
Track Your Activity
Manage Stress
Shop and Cook to Prevent T2
Burn More Calories Than You Take In
Two Month Check-In (1 Minute Update On Your Progress)
Get More Active
Eat Well Away From Home
Have Healthy Food You Enjoy
Three Month (End of Part 1) Check-In
Next steps

Masterclass Part 2

Beyond the Basics

(Months 4 - 6)

Everything You Need to Keep Going
Stay Active Away from Home
Take Charge of Your Thoughts
Cope with Triggers
Take a Fitness Break
Three Month Check-In (1 Minute Update On Your Progress)
Get Support
Keep Your Heart Healthy
Four Month Check-In (1 Minute Update On Your Progress)
Find Time For Fitness
More About Carbs
Five Month Check-In
Stay Motivated!
Six Month (End of Part 2) Check-In
Next steps

Masterclass Part 3

Maintaining Your Efforts

(Months 7 - 12)

Everything You Need to Keep Going
When Weight Loss Stalls
Quit Smoking & Avoid Smoke
Seven Month Check-In
Stay Active to Prevent Type 2
Eight Month Check-In
Get Enough Sleep
Nine Month Check-In
Get Back On Track
Ten Month Check-In
More About Type 2
Eleven Month Check-In
Prevent Type 2 for Life
End of Program Check-In
Next steps

Complete Video Library

Type 2 & Prediabetes Content

Over 100 Training Videos!

Quick Note Before You Explore the Library of Prediabetes & Type 2 Videos
Emotional Health
Special Message from Tracey Brown, CEO of the American Diabetes Association
Healthy Eating - Carbohydrates!
Healthy Eating - Everything Else Including Current Topics
Show Me What to Eat Guides
Weight Management
Active Living: Physical Activity Basics to Know
Active Living: Physical Activity - Challenges
Know Your Numbers
Talking with Your Doctor or Provider
Medications - Basics
Medications - Insulin & Other Injectables
Problem Solving
Reducing Risks
Diabetes & Intimacy

The No Gimmicks Guarantee

Whether you choose the annual or the monthly subscription, you've got 28 days to make sure that this program is perfect for you.

If you decide it's not, for whatever reason, simply email support@sweetpeopleclub.com and request a refund.

No questions asked. No pesky forms to fill out. No homework to "prove you tried." We trust you to only request a refund if the course is not contributing to your health goals.

Here’s what you’re getting when you join today:

Complete Prediabetes Masterclass - $997 Value
BONUS 1: Complete Video Reference Library covering a wide array of prediabetes and diabetes topics - $1997 Value
BONUS 2: "Office Hours" with Theresa Garnero, and Stephanie Bouquet, Registered Dietitian where you can get your questions answered LIVE - $497 Value
BONUS 3: Private Facebook Group for additional support and community connections - $97 Value

When you add it all up, that’s a value of $3,588

But when you join today, you’ll get access to everything for just...

12 Monthly Payments

Pay For One Year

Regular Tuition $499 - Save $175

Regular Tuition $499 - Save $229

Only $27 per Month

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Limited Time Only $270

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What's up with pricing? Founder Theresa Garnero insists on keeping this quality program accessible. It's about helping to prevent and manage type 2, not wide profit margins!

Payment option details: Monthly payments are charged your monthly rate every 28-31 days (depending on the month) for 12 months. If you choose to pay for one year in advance, you'll save two months over the monthly rate. After your first year, regardless of payment plan, your card on file will automatically be charged a monthly subscription of only $20 per month until you cancel. You may cancel at any time. See Terms of Service for complete details.

The Prevent, Delay & Manage Type 2 Course is PERFECT for you if…

You want access to a reputable prediabetes and type 2 management program that covers it all

You're tired of trying to figure out which "theory" is legit when you've got questions about carbs

You appreciate the flexibility of an online course where you control when and how you complete the modules

You're ready to begin making small changes over a long period of time rather than radical upheavals that don't last the week

You've read this whole page which shows you're ready to commit to a healthier you

You want to do everything in your power to prevent or postpone advancing to type 2 diabetes and all the concerns that come with that condition or stay safe if you already developed type 2

You would benefit from engaging with an online community that shares your same concerns and the same challenges

You want access to world-class health and wellness experts who are committed to your well-being

You want the privacy that a self-paid program offers you (because who wants their employer to know they have any sort of health concern!)

Here’s what you’re getting when you join today:

Complete Prediabetes Masterclass - $997 Value
BONUS 1: Complete Video Reference Library covering a wide array of prediabetes and diabetes topics - $1997 Value
BONUS 2: One full year of monthly "Office Hours" with Theresa Garnero, and Stephanie Bouquet, Registered Dietitian where you can get your questions answered LIVE - $240 Value
BONUS 3: Private Facebook Group for additional support and community connections - $97 Value

When you add it all up, that’s a value of over $3,000!

But when you join today, you’ll get access to everything for just...

12 Monthly Payments

Pay For One Year

Regular Tuition $499 - Save $175

Regular Tuition $499 - Save $229

Only $27 per Month

GET STARTED NOW!

Limited Time Only $270

GET STARTED NOW!

What's up with pricing? Founder Theresa Garnero insists on keeping this quality program accessible. It's about helping to prevent and manage type 2, not wide profit margins!

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