What is STOP Diabetes?
STOP Diabetes is SOUT's first health education class series specifically for athletes and their caregivers. The aim of the program is to prevent type 2 diabetes or improve the health status of those with type 2 diabetes by asking, and answering, the following questions:
- What does my health look like currently?
- What is type 2 diabetes?
- What does it mean to be healthy?
- How does physical activity affect my health?
- How can I be physically active?
- How does what I eat affect my health?
- How much should I eat?
- How can I keep making health decisions?
Through group discussion, targeted activities and goal setting, participants will better understand their personal health, identify choices that may benefit their health, and gain the support and motivation to make meaningful changes that improve their livelihood.
Who can participate in STOP Diabetes?
Any athlete who is at-risk for type 2 diabetes or is diagnosed diabetic, and their family members or caregivers, are welcome to join the program. You may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes if:
- You are overweight or have a high BMI.
- You are older than 45.
- You have a family member with diabetes.
- You have diagnosed high blood pressure.
- You are African American, Hispanic, Latino, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
- You have diagnosed prediabetes.
- You exercise less than 3 days a week.
- You are currently smoking.
Class Schedule
STOP Diabetes runs continuously in 8 week sessions. You are welcome to join at any time, either in-person, virtually or by accessing recordings. The current session meets at the following time and location:
- Thursdays at 6pm; Glendale Middle School, Salt Lake City.
- Thursdays at 6pm; Virtually on Zoom, link available on SOUT Facebook page or via email.
- Recordings sent via email Friday mornings.
How can I join STOP Diabetes?
You can join our STOP Diabetes program at any time by completing one of the following:
- Email us at with your name, phone number and the program name.
- Call us at (801) 363-1111 ext 106. If leaving a voicemail, please state your name, phone number and the program name.
- Fill out our registration form online.
- Come to a class in-person and we can register you onsite!