Community Programs

Sample materials related to the program

• Program in action
  (8-minute Flash movie)
  
  
• People's Stories
  Hear what people have to say about diabetes and physical activity:
  • Dora Sanchez
  • Willie Gonzalez
  • Lucy Chavez
  • Archie Chavez
    
• Getting the word out
  
• Registration form
  
• Calendar sample
• Fitness challenge

Active & Alive!/¡Vivo y Activo!

The Diabetes Prevention & Control Program is partnering with community agencies to encourage people with diabetes to become more physically active. Active & Alive offers walking clubs, physical activity classes and special events based on the belief that these activities improve the health of people with diabetes.

This community physical activity program was developed to provide services to two rural communities in Southwestern New Mexico, bordering Mexico, with a high prevalence of diabetes and incidence of overweight. The program has been running since January 2005.

Background

The Active & Alive program was created with the input of about 100 people with diabetes.  Their recommendations were incorporated into Active & Alive which offers:

• Experienced instructors
• Groups comprised of similar others
• Safe place for activity
• Special events
• Incentives
• Advice from physicians
• Success stories from local people

You can be Active & Alive!

Senior centers and other community groups are invited to partner with us to create their own Active & Alive program.  For more information, contact the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program at 1-888-523-2966.

Partners