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The Men’s Room is a program developed to help Black men prevent or manage type 2 diabetes.

BWHI created the CDC-approved culturally tailored lifestyle change curriculum for Black men, and you can join the community and participate virtually. Download the app today to get started
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WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS?

RISK FACTORS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES

  • You have a family history of diabetes in parents or sibling.
  • Are overweight.

  • Have a history of impaired fasting glucose.

  • Have high blood pressure.
  • Identify with certain racial and ethnic minority groups (African American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian American, Pacific Islanders).

Did you know that Black adults are 60% more likely than white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes?*

*CDC 2022. National Diabetes Surveillance System.
https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/diabetes/diabetesatlas-surveillance.html

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The Men’s Room is a 12-month program that equips participants with the tools needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. The program also reduces participant risk for other chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol as participants transform their health. People with prediabetes (a.k.a. borderline diabetes) can prevent disease progression by losing at least 5% to 7% of their starting weight.

Topics Include:

  • Eating well to prevent type 2 diabetes.
  • Tracking calories and macronutrients.
  • The importance of sleep.
  • The way to a man’s healthy heart.
  • Keeping the “Mo” in your mojo.

 

 

HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT

ARE YOU READY TO 
REDUCE YOUR RISK?

  • Access to a Lifestyle Coach to support your journey.
  • Community: Become a part of our wellness community and make positive health. changes while preventing chronic illness.
  • Support from other participants as you transform your relationship with food.
  • Personalized education: learn what triggers your eating, how your thoughts affect your behavior, and how to replace negative habits with positive ones.
  • Personal health expertise: understand how chronic stress increases the risk of weight gain and keeps us from losing weight.
  • Access tips to improve your self-care and stress management practices.

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IS THE MEN’S ROOM 
THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?

Are you ready to take control of your wellness? Are you facing challenges with diabetes or other health issues? Has your medical provider suggested you take action to improve your health? If so, The Men’s Room may be right for you. Take the diabetes risk test to learn if The Men’s Room is right for you.

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The Men's Room is powered by
the Black Women's Health Imperative and
delivered by Urban Health Resource.