Parry Sound

Researchers are evaluating a Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP) designed for adults with chronic conditions such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, pre-hypertension, systemic hypertension, heart disease, dyslipidemia, or excess weight (BMI ≥ 25). This study is conducted at the West Parry Sound Health Centre and aims to help participants improve their health through a lifestyle medicine approach involving education and support. Participants will take part in a 6-month program that includes weekly group classes covering 12-14 fundamentals of lifestyle medicine within the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine. The program offers flexibility through a hybrid platform, allowing participants to attend lectures virtually or in person. The first 16 weeks focus on weekly lectures about lifestyle medicine, followed by 8 weeks of a weekly exercise program. The program involves collaboration among physicians, health coaches, registered dietitians, and kinesiology professionals. During the study, participants will be assessed using validated surveys before and after the intervention, including the Lifestyle Assessment Short Form and the Well-being Assessment and Lifestyle Medicine Survey from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Additional information on demographics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, language, education, health insurance, and marital status will also be collected. Feedback from participants will be gathered after one month. The study plans to invite 40 participants over two years, with an expected 10% drop-out rate.