Why WAIT

The next Why WAIT program will start July 2013.  Please contact Joan Beaton at joan.beaton@joslin.harvard.edu or 617.309.3491 for additional information. This program will be held on Wednesdays from 4:30p to 7:15p.

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 program starts July 2013.

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)

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