Reduce the stress and restrictions of diabetes with the ancient practices of yoga and Ayurveda.
The Future of Diabetes Care is Now
Diabetes is a highly personalized condition that requires intensive monitoring and decision-making skills on the part of the individual. Navigating diabetes is a 24/7 job, one that impacts virtually every dimension of life. Every choice we make, however simple or complex, we must consider diabetes first.
Of the 34 million people living with diabetes in the US today, only about 40% of type 2s and 21% of type 1s are meeting recommended A1c guidelines; an important bio-metric determining longevity and health outcomes. This number has actually gotten worse in the last 20 years, despite technological advances. 40% of people with diabetes report diabetes distress and burnout, a sub-clinical anxiety and depression surrounding diabetes management, which greatly lowers adherence and quality of life.
Everyone wants answers, and education is just one part of the puzzle. The truth is that diabetes impacts every dimension of a person's life and it is simply not enough to tell a person, take this pill, dose this much for 10g of carbohydrates, and make sure to move everyday. Just as every person is unique, so is their expression of and relationship with diabetes, and so should be their diabetes care.
To ensure positive outcomes and continual growth, it is essential to first develop a calm, clear headed mind, learn how to manage energy levels, reduce stress, and increase self-confidence. While education about the mental health and behavioral component of diabetes care is increasing, the standard of diabetes care lacks sufficiently dynamic and applicable strategies to help transform perception and improve behavior.
This is where we step in....
Of the 34 million people living with diabetes in the US today, only about 40% of type 2s and 21% of type 1s are meeting recommended A1c guidelines; an important bio-metric determining longevity and health outcomes. This number has actually gotten worse in the last 20 years, despite technological advances. 40% of people with diabetes report diabetes distress and burnout, a sub-clinical anxiety and depression surrounding diabetes management, which greatly lowers adherence and quality of life.
Everyone wants answers, and education is just one part of the puzzle. The truth is that diabetes impacts every dimension of a person's life and it is simply not enough to tell a person, take this pill, dose this much for 10g of carbohydrates, and make sure to move everyday. Just as every person is unique, so is their expression of and relationship with diabetes, and so should be their diabetes care.
To ensure positive outcomes and continual growth, it is essential to first develop a calm, clear headed mind, learn how to manage energy levels, reduce stress, and increase self-confidence. While education about the mental health and behavioral component of diabetes care is increasing, the standard of diabetes care lacks sufficiently dynamic and applicable strategies to help transform perception and improve behavior.
This is where we step in....
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Resources
Yoga Therapy for Diabetes Book |
Yoga Therapy Today Article |
Yoga Journal Article |
Testimonials
For the majority of my life, type one diabetes was something that I fought. I lived in denial of and resentment towards the disease. With Evan's program as a key component, in recent years, I have learned to accept and live with type 1 diabetes as a part of myself and my life. My life has transformed in ways I never knew were possible through breath, movement and meditation. Since working with Evan, my HbA1c has dropped from nearly 9 to 7.2 - something that I can honestly attribute to my newfound ability to manage stress and connect with my body on a higher plane. I cannot emphasize enough how strongly I recommend this program for other type 1 diabetics. Madison B. |
Evan’s devotion to serving others through yoga is exceptional. She masters yogic teachings and brings them to life through the day-to-day experience thriving with diabetes. In her course, Evan artfully presents potent practices with situational awareness that comes from self-study and personal experience with type 1 diabetes. I am more thoughtful in my daily actions and consequently, spend more time in my optimal blood glucose range after taking Evan’s course and living my yoga.
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"I've had type 1 diabetes for almost 35 years and had the privilege of studying with Evan as part of the Rise Above Diabetes program. I learned that I am not a diabetic, but a person who has diabetes. Yoga and breath center and calm me, which helps manage my numbers.
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As a newly diagnosed adult Type 1 diabetic, I have entered an entirely new world of health management. I’m a science and data driven person, and while carb counting is easy for me, I could not get my arms around how to manage to less measurable aspects of my health, such as stress. Evan taught me how to manage stress through breathing and Yoga, enabling me to get a grasp on the less tangible aspects of diabetes. I will be forever grateful to Evan for her wisdom and help.
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Working with Evan was instrumental to my health as she reminded me to slow down. Like most, my life is busy and full, and most of the time I’m running from one thing to the next- often to the tune of high blood sugars and/or wild blood sugar swings. Evan worked with me on breathing and choosing more restorative yoga poses- and incorporating these into my daily ritual has helped to ease my stress and feel less rushed. Evan’s knowledge of yoga, breathing, and life with type 1 diabetes makes her a great ally to have! Sophie S. |