Click here for a NEW health coaching program using a Continuous Glucose Monitor!
Your energy, mood, sleep, and stress response are all connected to your blood glucose — even if you don’t have diabetes.
Learn to read your body’s signals using real-time data and expert guidance.
Glucose Wise
at the Bob Burger Rec Center in Lafayette, CO
Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor to
Make Smart Choices for a Vibrant, Healthy Life
In this 6-week small group program, through the use of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), you’ll learn how your body responds to everyday choices of nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, substances and even connection with others.
Health Aims
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Feel more vibrant, find more mental focus, increase self-care and accountability
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Reignite your autonomy and power to choose wisely for longevity and health
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Learn how to make smart choices that fit your unique lifestyle
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Investigate and design systems in your daily life that will keep you successful
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Create and be part of a supportive community with like-minded members
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Guided discussions with a National Board Certified Health Coach
Who is this Program for?
Adults (18+ years) who are "glucose curious" and want to learn how your body works and optimize its functions! You can join even if you've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, are not on insulin and are not at risk for hypoglycemia, want to track your glucose, and need help making lifestyle changes.
Informational Videos
To learn more about continuous glucose monitors, please watch these informative videos with renowned health experts in the field of medicine, health and wellness:
The Program
Six sessions, 90 minutes each, 9 hours total, in-person. Each session will include a 30-minute check-in where we share our wins and our challenges. Then 30-minutes where we'll dive into the topic-of-the-week. We'll finish off the class with 30 minutes for Q&A and open discussion. Copies of the weekly slide deck will be included. Tools for habit support will be shared. A private Group Chat will allow members to ask questions, motivate one another and create connection in between sessions.
WEEK 1
INTRODUCTION
Member introductions & creating a supportive group experience. Apply the Stelo CGM, download and navigate the app on a smartphone.
WEEK 4
RESTORATIVE SLEEP
Bedtime routines & optimizing your sleep opportunity and overall sleep quality.
WEEK 2
NUTRITION
Quantity, Quality, Diversity, and Timing of food. Fat/Fiber/Protein. Tune into hunger/mindful eating. Food experiments for blood glucose balance.
WEEK 5
STRESS & SUBSTANCES
What is cortisol? Mindful breathing, centering activities. How alcohol and caffeine affect blood glucose levels.
WEEK 3
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Choosing the frequency, intensity, type, and timing of movement that most benefits you, that you really enjoy and fits your lifestyle.
WEEK 6
SOCIAL CONNECTION
Maintaining a supportive community. Wrap-up and takeaways. A quick dive into individual health coaching.
Program Cost: $299 R / $329 NR
Six 90-minute sessions, 9 hours total, in person/virtual. Includes two Dexcom Stelo biosensors ($99 retail value) that last upwards of 15 days each.* Maximum of 8 participants. This Group Program might be FSA/HSA reimbursable w/ a Physician’s Letter of Medical Necessity. The CGM may also be reimbursable through FSA/HSA. Check with your insurance company.
Individual 1:1 health coaching sessions are not included in this package but are available for an additional cost. Please ask Rachel for more information.
*From the Dexcom Stelo website: A study was conducted to assess the sensor life where 77.9% of sensors lasted the full 15 days. In other words, when using the product per the package labeling, approximately 20% of sensors may not last for the full 15 days, 10% of these sensors may last less than 12 days.
Dexcom Stelo
We will be using the Dexcom Stelo, a simple biosensor for monitoring glucose levels in real time, 24/7. I’ll show you how to apply the CGM, and we’ll pair the sensor with an easy-to-use app on your smartphone. (Make sure you have a compatible device.) I’ll teach you what the data results mean, and you will discover how your body reacts to the everyday choices you make. Food decisions will be the biggest influence, but sleep, stress and physical activity will impact the data, too. Through thought-provoking discussions and education, you will use your own inner guidance to make the healthy choices that are most beneficial for you.
A new in-person program starts Sept 16th
at Bob Burger Rec Center!
Program dates are Tuesdays from 6:15-7:45pm
Sept 16th, 23rd, 30th, Oct 7th, 14th, and 21st
at the Bob Burger Recreation Center
111 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO
Lafayette Resident registration starts Aug. 5
Nonresident registration begins Aug. 12
Your Health Coach
Rachel Cruz is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor. You will learn why your blood glucose levels are important, how it’s tied to insulin levels, and how keeping blood glucose levels balanced throughout the day helps to maintain health and protect against chronic diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and more.
Health Coaching is a guided process where you learn about healthy options, create your own experiments to see what works, and choose how to make changes that are sustainable and just right for you.