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Why WAIT

We are currently evaluating candidates for the April 2012 Why WAIT proigram.  Please call 617.309.2767.

Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment (Why WAIT?) is a 12-week multidisciplinary program for weight control and intensive diabetes management that is offered to those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes..
(Please note: The Why WAIT? Program is conducted only in our Boston location). The next programs start April 2012.

The program includes:

  • adjustments to diabetes medications to enhance weight reduction
  • a structured diet with regular food and meal replacements, following Joslin Nutrition Guidelines 
  • weekly learning sessions
  • individualized exercise  plan that gradually increases from 20 to 30 minutes/day (3 to 4 times/week) to 45 to 60 minutes/day (6 times/week)

Contact:

For more information on the Why WAIT? Program, contact:

Joan M. Beaton
Why WAIT? Program Coordinator
Joslin Clinic
One Joslin Place
Boston, MA 02215
phone: 617.309.3491
e-mail: Joan.Beaton@joslin.harvard.edu
fax: 617.309.2707