REACH (Reaching Euglycemia and Comprehensive Health) helps people achieve euglycemia, or normal blood sugar levels, to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.
REACH offers an eight-week prevention program for people at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, especially those who have pre-diabetes. People with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes also may participate.
Our staff includes a multidisciplinary team of diabetes experts, including a physician, a physical therapist, a dietitian, a psychologist and a nurse diabetes educator.
The program features an intensive lifestyle intervention including:
- Education
- Support for making life-long changes to improve blood sugar control and health
- Individualized supervised exercise program
- Opportunities to learn from experts in the field of diabetes
- Dietary recommendations
An initial evaluation session is required for participation in the eight-week program.
Early detection and intervention are the best opportunity for good health.
Beginning in October 2012, several of our diabetes services will be available for patients at Iowa River Landing. Located at the Coralville interchange on Interstate 80 (exit 242), UI Hospitals and Clinics - Iowa River Landing offers patients easy access, free parking, several amenities, and a state-of-the-art building for delivering outstanding patient care.