July 14, 2020
The Diabetes Prevention Research Group team has been hard at work behind the scenes over the past several weeks developing at-home resources for past, present, and future Small Steps for Big Changes participants.
Today, we’re pleased to present YHealth: Diabetes Prevention Series, featuring the Small Steps for Big Changes team coaches and hosted on the YMCA at Home platform. This series is designed to help you make lasting lifestyle changes to lower the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Watch the series to learn how to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, and to make sustainable dietary changes.
Be sure to check back soon, as more videos will be added to the series in the coming weeks!
Funding for this series is generously provided by UBC Community Engagement.
March 2, 2020
The Diabetes Prevention Research Group recently met for a few days in beautiful Summerland BC to celebrate our progress over the past few years and brainstorm for the future – with some breaks for wine tasting of course!
November 19, 2019
On November 13th 2019, the Diabetes Prevention Research Group and the YMCA of Okanagan celebrated their second anniversary of the Small Steps for Big Changes program. This community partner event was held on the eve of World Diabetes Day and hosted over 70 diabetes prevention stakeholders from the academic, clinical, and community contexts at the Laurel Packing House, downtown Kelowna.
November 19, 2019
Small Steps for Big Changes recently presented at the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology Conference in Vancouver. Lois, Karlene, Mary, and Corliss did a fantastic job presenting the current progress of SSBC and it’s future plans.
April 3, 2019
Ladies Sharing Event: Small Steps for Big Changes
DPRG hosted some of our Small Steps for Big Changes participants for a ladies-only sharing event on December 14, 2018 in our new CFI-funded lab space at UBCO. Together we laughed, brainstormed, and shared stories of the journey and successes of being a woman living with prediabetes.
September 13, 2018
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Showcase at UBCO
DPRG scholar and trainees attend the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research showcase at UBCO and to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Michael Smith.
September 11th, 2018 UBCO hosted The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) to showcase its scholars and trainees and to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Michael Smith. In photo from L to R: MSFHR scholar and DPRG director Dr. Mary Jung; MSFHR trainees Dr. Sean Locke, Dr. Corliss Bean, Tineke Dineen, and Dr. Elena Ivanova.
June 11, 2018
Dr. Corliss Bean presenting at QRSE conference
Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Corliss Bean presenting her research with Small Steps for Big Changes in Vancouver at the Qualitative Research for Sport and Exercise conference.
May 30, 2018
DPRG students at the BC SHEPS conference!
The second annual British Columbia Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology Symposium occurred on May 4-5th, 2018. The DPRG lab had a strong showing at the conference and enjoyed a weekend of learning, sharing and networking with like-minded students from other Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology departments from Universities around British Columbia. Students traveled to Kelowna, B.C. from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus), Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria and the University of Northern British Columbia. To learn more about this exciting weekend, check out the website: https://www.bcsheps.com/
May 30, 2018
Small Steps for Big Changes, past participant feature in SPARK magazine!
Small Steps for Big Changes featured in SPARK magazine! This article showcases a past participant and how researchers can use mobile health technologies to better understand and support their patients!
For additional information and to read the article, click the following link: http://bit.ly/2DT98TN!
