Preventing Type II Diabetes
Type II Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by insulin resistance which prevents the body from properly absorbing glucose. Uncontrolled, high blood sugar content will damage blood vessels which can lead to cell death in the heart, kidneys, skin and eyes. The rising prevalence of Diabetes is associated with rapid cultural & social changes, increasing urbanization, dietary changes & reduced physical activity.
1 in 3 Americans are expected to develop Diabetes in their lifetime
57 Million Americans currently have pre-diabetes which is the short window of three to six years when a person has demonstrated elevated blood glucose and other lifestyle risks but has not yet developed Type II Diabetes. Without systematic intervention during this window of pre-diabetes, this condition will likely develop into full, non-reversible Type II Diabetes in these persons. (CDC April 14, 2010)
Current Global Healthcare Epidemic:
246 Million people have Diabetes (2006)
Annual Diabetes global healthcare expenditure: USD $376 B
(11.6% of all healthcare expenses worldwide)
2030 Projected Epidemic:
380 Million people with Diabetes -- mostly Type II
Annual Diabetes global healthcare expenditure: USD $490 B
BAD NEWS: 75% of Americans will be overweight or obese by 2015
Current annual nation-wide costs related to Diabetes: $58 Billion
Risk factors begin developing during childhood and are amplified during adulthood. In the past fifteen years, obesity in Minnesota children increased from 10.2% to 24%. With the high prevalence of children and youth already obese, these numbers are expected to grow exponentially in coming years.
GOOD NEWS: Diabetes can be delayed or prevented
Studies all show that through moderate lifestyle changes, Type II diabetes, its potential complications and many cardiovascular conditions can be delayed or prevented without prescription medication
DDP is safe * Inexpensive * Effective * Sustainable * Reproducible Physical activity 150 minutes a week, reducing fat and calories, and even moderate weight loss of 5-7% can delay the 3-year onset of Type II by 58%.
DPP costs less than $200 per pre-diabetes participant to save billions in the next three to six years. We have an available, willing volunteer work force that already has an influence over the children we wish to reach. We aim to test-pilot a variation of the DPP with Minnesota children and youth because the DPP is targeted and proven for 18+ years old. Once a new model has been scientifically vetted, we aim to replicate that program globally with partners from the Rotary, scouting and athletic communities.
Mobilization Center
GAV builds relationship bridges across groups in order to test projects, determine best practices and then mobilize the Rotary family, scouts and athletes to implement those programs. The main focus of programs will be getting children physically active through creative free play, exploring nature, group games and sports. The campus will be a environment that reinforces healthy life choices from eating fresh fruit, less processed meals and fosters movement. Simply put: We want children to play and to find healthier food choices that they will enjoy eating. We will create a fun place to explore, meet new friends and interact with caring adults. With the direction of the medical, scientific and academic community, GAV programs will serve as a lab to discover what works and what doesn't work. Then we can help organizations implement these best-practices world wide through our international partners.
a Easily-Mobilized MN Role Models
Minnesota has 200,000+ High school student athletes
12 Division III colleges
9 state Universities
6 pro sports teams
Easily-Replicated National Model:
6.48 million US High School athletes
347,000 US college athletes
A 16-week small group diabetes prevention program called the DPP was created by the CDC and Diabetes research partners.
Extensive test-pilots across America have proven that DPP effectively reduces the human and economic burden of current & future diabetes for those over 18 years old. Our plan is to adapt the DPP model for children and youth and work to find a model that can be implemented world wide to curb obesity due to inactivity and food choices.
Beginning April 2010, Health Insurance companies will now reimburse youth nonprofits like the YMCA for clients & members who meet measurable goals of the DPP
TIMELINE FOR ATHLETE MOILIZATION through iGAV2 programs:
DPP centers open in four target US cities
Minneapolis – Saint Paul is one of these targets Spring 2010
Medical providers refer pre-diabetes children and youth to DPP centers across Minnesota located at schools, colleges and YMCA facilities and Rotary club meetings
Insurance companies reimburse authorized organizations that effectively administer DPP programs that document participation and weight loss.
Global Athlete Village is currently enlisting and matching sports teams/schools/individual athletes with youth organizations and schools for participation in a pilot project that adapts DPP for children and youth iGAV2 program
DPP Life Coaches train teams of professional, college and high school athletes to become public advocates for healthy food choices and physical activity
Schools and sports teams attract pre-diabetes children to fun two hour “community engagement activities” that promote a pilot project DPP for children/youth, physical activity, provide education resources and reinforce healthy food choices
Two hours each month, athletes participate in physical activity with the same group of pre-diabetes children – 6 month commitment
As a reward for participating in the pilot project and Community Engagement Activities, each month participating children/youth receive two free tickets & two healthy snacks at a sporting event and ongoing support from their mentors
a Easily-Mobilized MN Role Models
Minnesota has 200,000+ High school student athletes
12 Division III colleges
9 state Universities
6 pro sports teams
Easily-Replicated National Model:
6.48 million US High School athletes
347,000 US college athletes
A 16-week small group diabetes prevention program called the DPP was created by the CDC and Diabetes research partners.
Extensive test-pilots across America have proven that DPP effectively reduces the human and economic burden of current & future diabetes for those over 18 years old. Our plan is to adapt the DPP model for children and youth and work to find a model that can be implemented world wide to curb obesity due to inactivity and food choices.
Beginning April 2010, Health Insurance companies will now reimburse youth nonprofits like the YMCA for clients & members who meet measurable goals of the DPP
TIMELINE FOR ATHLETE MOILIZATION through iGAV2 programs:
DPP centers open in four target US cities
Minneapolis – Saint Paul is one of these targets Spring 2010
Medical providers refer pre-diabetes children and youth to DPP centers across Minnesota located at schools, colleges and YMCA facilities and Rotary club meetings
Insurance companies reimburse authorized organizations that effectively administer DPP programs that document participation and weight loss.
Global Athlete Village is currently enlisting and matching sports teams/schools/individual athletes with youth organizations and schools for participation in a pilot project that adapts DPP for children and youth iGAV2 program
DPP Life Coaches train teams of professional, college and high school athletes to become public advocates for healthy food choices and physical activity
Schools and sports teams attract pre-diabetes children to fun two hour “community engagement activities” that promote a pilot project DPP for children/youth, physical activity, provide education resources and reinforce healthy food choices
Two hours each month, athletes participate in physical activity with the same group of pre-diabetes children – 6 month commitment
As a reward for participating in the pilot project and Community Engagement Activities, each month participating children/youth receive two free tickets & two healthy snacks at a sporting event and ongoing support from their mentors
iGAV2.com
STAGE 1 INVESTMENT:
200 teams trained every two months
2 Hours of service each month provided by athletes in Community Engagement Activities
2 Free tickets & healthy snacks as positive reinforcement for DPP participation and weight loss goals
200 dollars spent per participant in DPP
TWO YEAR RETURN ON INVESTMENT
20,000 Type II Diabetes annual cases prevented or delayed in MN
2 Billion+ dollars saved annually in Minnesota that would have been spent on obesity and diabetes-related conditions
$2.72 dollars saved for each dollar spent on youth mentoring in Minnesota. (UMN Social ROI study, April 2007).
STAGE 2 INVESTMENT:
Build a National Mobilization Center in Minnesota
200 teams trained every two months
2 Hours of service each month provided by athletes in Community Engagement Activities
2 Free tickets & healthy snacks as positive reinforcement for DPP participation and weight loss goals
200 dollars spent per participant in DPP
TWO YEAR RETURN ON INVESTMENT
20,000 Type II Diabetes annual cases prevented or delayed in MN
2 Billion+ dollars saved annually in Minnesota that would have been spent on obesity and diabetes-related conditions
$2.72 dollars saved for each dollar spent on youth mentoring in Minnesota. (UMN Social ROI study, April 2007).
STAGE 2 INVESTMENT:
Build a National Mobilization Center in Minnesota
Community Bridge Building Model
* IDENTIFY, RECRUIT & DEVELOP NEW STRATEGIC PARTNER among leaders, nonprofit organizations, businesses, donors and agencies who demonstrate a commitment to efficacy, integrity and common goals.
*CREATE OPPORTUNITIES for individual outdoor unstructured play
*PROVIDE PROGRAM SPACE for local partner agencies
*HELP PLAN AND PROVIDE RESOURCES for collaborative events, curriculum, mentoring relationships, educational models, shared staffing and facilities designed for programs which emphasize sports, health, wellness, recreation, personal development and education.
* CONDUCT SOUND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH that adds to the body of knowledge. Use common terminology & data collection methods that correlate to national studies.
* MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS Recruit and train young adults to implement proven “best practices”
* EQUIP & STRENGTHEN effective youth development and mentoring agencies
* REPLICATE GLOBAL BRIDGE MODEL in other target communities
National Make A Difference Day: October 23, 2011
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