Low-cost, five-class series seeks to help reverse prediabetes, manage cholesterol, and weight.
Richland Center, WI – Did you know about 98 million Americans, or 1 in three adults, have prediabetes, meaning their blood sugar is high, but not progressed to diabetes. Most don’t even know they have it because there are usually no symptoms. When your blood sugar numbers start to hover near 100, it’s time to act. Why? Because without early intervention, many develop type 2 diabetes within five years, raising risks for heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
The good news is prediabetes is reversible. The dietitians at The Richland Hospital and Clinic want to help people learn how to regain control of their health. That’s why they created the Wellness Workshop, a five-class series starting February 4. “By losing 5-7% of your weight, learning how to add physical activity into your routine and eating balanced meals that include fiber-rich foods, lean proteins, and limiting sugary drinks, you can make huge strides,” says Kelly Herbert, dietitian, and one of the class leaders. “The Workshop is offered for $40 and includes a full body composition scan at registration,” adds Ty Mulholland, Clinical Nutrition & Diabetes Education director. “We have a limited number of scholarships available as well. We don’t want cost to get in the way of your health journey.”
By using a Tanita body scale, the team gathers body composition metrics beyond weight, assessing body fat percentage, muscle mass, total body water, bone mass, visceral fat, and metabolic age. It gives you a clear picture of your overall health and fitness level – a great reference point before the work begins.
The first Wellness Workshop is Wednesday, February 4 from 4-5:30 PM, with the following sessions continuing every other Wednesday 4:30-5:30 PM. You may call 608-647-6321 ext. 2480 or follow the link at richlandhospital.com to sign up. The front desk will collect the $40 fee at the start of the first class. From there, the interactive class meets in Pippin Hall at The Richland Hospital. “I’m excited to introduce people to healthy recipes, activities, talk about the importance of sleep and so much more,” adds Lindsey Hatfield, a class leader and clinical dietitian in the group. “We want to show you how small changes really can make a difference and provide the tools for lifelong well-being.”
The Richland Hospital and Clinics is a nationally awarded health care facility dedicated to caring, educating, and healing. Providing compassionate care for 100 years to residents of the greater Richland County area, TRHC operates an independent, integrated group medical practice in three locations, including rural health clinics in Spring Green and Muscoda and a critical access hospital at its primary location in Richland Center, WI.
