Designed to encourage individuals with diabetes to develop a healthy, active lifestyle.
Diabetes Rehab
Lancaster General Health Campus - 3rd floor
2100 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA
(717) 544-3126
The Diabetes Rehab Program is a supervised, therapeutic program that combines exercise and education for individuals who have Type I, Type II or pre-Diabetes Mellitus. The Diabetes Rehab Program encourages the development of a healthy, active lifestyle.
The Diabetes Rehab Program is located in the Cardiac Rehabilitation department, which is on the third floor of the Lancaster General Health Campus. Exercise physiologists conduct the program, with assistance from registered nurses. You will be monitored with a three-lead telemetry system, which will help us keep a record of your heart rhythms and rates. You will be able to use state-of-the-art exercise equipment, including:
- Treadmills
- Stationary bikes
- NuSteps
- Rowers
- Stair steppers
- Elliptical
- Nordic Track
- Arm ergometers
- Wall pulleys
- Dumbbells
- Weight machines for leg muscles
The program length is 12 weeks. Class are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-8 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
If you are interested in the program, contact us. We’ll make an appointment for you to meet the exercise physiologist for an admission interview. At that time, we will discuss the goals, structure and program costs.
A structured program consisting of cardiovascular and strength training exercise has been shown to:
- Increase muscular strength and endurance
- Help control blood sugars
- Help with weight loss and management
- Improve cardiovascular endurance
- Reduce the risks of developing coronary, cerebral and peripheral vascular disease
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve self-esteem and general well-being
- Improve work function and activities of daily living