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LIVe Program Gives Diabetics a New Treatment Approach

The LIVe Program incorporates art therapy to reduce stress and improve the health of diabetics.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Veterans, enroll in VA Health Care to live the best life you can!  DCVAMC has  recently launched the LIVe program, “Lifestyle Intervention for Veterans”, a holistic approach to treating Diabetes. Unlike traditional Diabetes treatment plans, LIVe incorporates exercise, diet, art and music therapy, stress management and spiritual support into an individualized management plan for Veterans.  So far nearly 200 Veterans are enrolled.  If you have Diabetes and are interested in losing weight, improving your endurance and better managing your diabetes, ask your primary health care provider how to enroll in LIVe.  If you have specific questions about the program, you may email them to LIVE@va.gov or call the LIVe team coordinator, 202-745-8000, ext. 5483. 

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