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Congratulations! You’ve unlocked steps to beginning your own type 2 transformation with an exclusive exercise program specially designed by personal trainer Dolvett Quince.a
Congratulations! You’ve unlocked steps to beginning your own type 2 transformation with an exclusive exercise program specially designed by personal trainer Dolvett Quince.a
UNLOCK D-FIT, the exclusive video series, to make exercise a part of your diabetes management plan.a
UNLOCK D-FIT, the exclusive video series, to make exercise a part of your diabetes management plan.a
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Dolvett designed this workout program to help people with type 2 diabetes ease into exercising. But before you start, be sure to speak with your health care provider and ask what your activity goals should be.
D-Fit: Beginner
This is the starting point for the D-Fit program. This routine is designed to get you moving and motivated to start a workout routine. The movements in this routine focus on improving range of motion and building core muscle strength.
aTalk to your health care provider before starting or changing any exercise program or making changes to your diabetes management plan.
D-Fit: Intermediate
Ready to take it up a notch? Check out the intermediate level of D-Fit. This routine is for people who have completed the beginner level and are looking for a bit more of a challenge.
D-Fit: Advanced
Push your boundaries with the advanced level of the D-Fit program. This routine is for people who are confident in their ability to exercise and have completed the beginner and intermediate levels of the program.
Watch these videos and download these flash cards for even more helpful exercise tips from Dolvett.
Exercises to Get Moving ›
Follow along as Dolvett Quince, celebrity trainer, takes us through Get Moving, an introductory 10-minute workout routine. It includes simple exercises that wake up your body, get your heart rate going, improve range of motion, and get you ready for the D-Fit program.
5 Steps to Get Moving at Home ›
Working out doesn’t mean you have to hit the gym. Dolvett Quince, celebrity trainer, shares 5 ways you can get moving in the comfort of your own home.
5 Steps to Get Moving Outside the Home ›
There are great ways to incorporate your favorite outdoor activities into your exercise routine. Dolvett Quince, celebrity trainer, shares 5 fun ways to jump-start your exercise journey outside your home or when you’re on the road.
5 Steps to Exercising Success ›
Take the work out of working out. Dolvett Quince, celebrity trainer, shows you 5 simple ways you can make the things you love a part of your exercise routine.
My Type 2 Transformation
Episode 1: The Prescription
Billy and Jane embark on their journey to transform how they manage their type 2 diabetes by focusing on the key pillars of diabetes management: diet, exercise and medication as prescribed by their doctors. With the help of a team of experts, they begin to learn how they are going to make these important changes. Will Billy and Jane lower their A1C and make a meaningful change in their type 2 diabetes management?
You can use D-Fit from the comfort of your home! Find Dolvett’s exclusive workout videos tailored for people of all fitness levels—including those who aren’t sure where to start—along with other resources like diabetes-friendly recipes from chef Franklin and Marlene’s guide to mindfulness, all available on this website.a
Watch 2 Ozempic® patients, Billy Gardell and Jane Austin, as they learn to transform how they manage their type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes can affect anyone. Even a celebrity like Billy Gardell. This funnyman knows that managing his diabetes is no laughing matter. That’s why Billy has committed himself to taking Ozempic® as prescribed by his doctor and working with personal trainer Dolvett Quince, chef Franklin Becker, Board Certified Life Coach Marlene Boas, and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Laleh Mohajeranib to transform how he looks at diet and exercise. Joining him on his journey is Jane Austin, a nonprofit program director from Philadelphia who also has type 2 diabetes and is just as fired up about taking charge of her diabetes management.
bLaleh Mohajerani is a Novo Nordisk employee.
Episode 1: The Prescription
Billy and Jane embark on their journey to transform how they manage their type 2 diabetes by focusing on the key pillars of diabetes management: diet, exercise and medication as prescribed by their doctors. With the help of a team of experts, they begin to learn how they are going to make these important changes. Will Billy and Jane lower their A1C and make a meaningful change in their type 2 diabetes management?
You can use D-Fit from the comfort of your home! Find Dolvett’s exclusive workout videos tailored for people of all fitness levels—including those who aren’t sure where to start—along with other resources like diabetes-friendly recipes from chef Franklin and Marlene’s guide to mindfulness, all available on this website.a
Episode 2: Supermarket Swaps
Billy and Jane meet with Franklin, a celebrity chef living with type 2 diabetes, who inspires them to think differently about a diabetes-friendly diet. Billy meets Marlene, a life coach, to talk about the ups and downs of managing type 2 diabetes. Can Billy and Jane take Franklin’s advice to take their diabetes-friendly diets from bland to fab? Will Marlene help Billy find the motivation he needs to change some life-long behaviors?
Check out delicious diabetes-friendly recipes and food shopping tips from Franklin, advice from Marlene and Dolvett’s exclusive D-Fit workouts, all available on this website.a
Episode 3: Sticking With Fitness
Dolvett, a celebrity fitness expert, shows Billy and Jane how exercise does not have to be intimidating as part of a type 2 diabetes management plan, along with diet and medication as prescribed by their doctors. Whether in the gym or on the go—he inspires them to get moving. After being on the road for a gig in Atlantic City, Billy checks in with Marlene again to chat about some setbacks—will he be able to get back on track?
Marlene had tools for Billy—and you can use them too! Find Marlene’s tips for addressing setbacks and more, along with Dolvett’s exclusive D-Fit workouts, all available on this website.a
Episode 4: Staying Mindful
Billy visits New York City. Follow along as he navigates food choices in the Big Apple. Meanwhile, we see Jane at work in her hometown and watch as she prepares for her birthday with family and friends. Will they see through all these temptations and make diabetes-friendly choices?
Our experts know all about temptations, just like the ones Billy and Jane faced. Check out the resources throughout this website from Franklin, Marlene and Dolvett to learn how to manage temptations yourself. Sign up for D-Fit and let Dolvett help you stay motivated!a
Episode 5: Hard Work Pays Off
It’s all come down to this—the grand finale! After a few surprises, watch the big reveal of Billy and Jane’s results after five months of hard work learning how to transform the way they manage their type 2 diabetes through diet, exercise and medication as prescribed by their doctors. Did they meet their A1C goals? Will they be able to manage this for the long-haul?
It’s your turn—are you ready to make a type 2 transformation with the help of our experts? Were you inspired by Billy and Jane? Check out resources on this website from Franklin, Marlene and Dolvett to learn how to transform how you manage your type 2 diabetes. Make sure you sign up for D-Fit and keep moving!a
Get exclusive access to an exercise program specially designed by Dolvett Quince
Personal trainer to the stars Dolvett has worked with a wide range of clients—including people living with type 2 diabetes. He believes everyone can get in shape and become more confident in their ability to exercise. And now, Dolvett can be your personal trainer, too. Along with the makers of Ozempic®, Dolvett has created D-Fit, a custom 3-part exercise program specifically designed for people with type 2 diabetes. So now you can learn ways to transform how you manage your type 2 diabetes as you watch Billy and Jane learn how to manage theirs. Always speak with your health care provider before starting or changing any exercise program and ask what your activity goals should be.
D-Fit: Beginner
This is the starting point for the D-Fit program. This routine is designed to get you moving and motivated to start a workout routine. The movements in this routine focus on improving range of motion and building core muscle strength.
D-Fit: Intermediate
Ready to take it up a notch? Check out the intermediate level of D-Fit. This routine is for people who have completed the beginner level and are looking for a bit more of a challenge.
D-Fit: Advanced
Push your boundaries with the advanced level of the D-Fit program. This routine is for people who are confident in their ability to exercise and have completed the beginner and intermediate levels of the program.
aTalk to your health care provider before starting or changing any exercise program or making changes to your diabetes management plan.
Watch these videos and download these flash cards for even more helpful exercise tips from Dolvett.
Exercises to Get Moving ›
Follow along as Dolvett Quince, celebrity trainer, takes us through Get Moving, an introductory 10-minute workout routine. It includes simple exercises that wake up your body, get your heart rate going, improve range of motion, and get you ready for the D-Fit program.
5 Steps to Get Moving at Home ›
Working out doesn’t mean you have to hit the gym. Dolvett Quince, celebrity trainer, shares 5 ways you can get moving in the comfort of your own home.
5 Steps to Get Moving Outside the Home ›
There are great ways to incorporate your favorite outdoor activities into your exercise routine. Dolvett Quince, celebrity trainer, shares 5 fun ways to jump-start your exercise journey outside your home or when you’re on the road.
5 Steps to Exercising Success ›
Take the work out of working out. Dolvett Quince, celebrity trainer, shows you 5 simple ways you can make the things you love a part of your exercise routine.
Learn delicious recipes for people with type 2 diabetes from Chef Franklin Becker
When top chef, author, and restauranteur Franklin Becker was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,c he adapted his cooking style to help him manage his condition without sacrificing taste. Now he shows you how to cook delicious, diabetes-friendly meals that you can easily make at home. Franklin is partnering with the makers of Ozempic® to prove that eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. He can’t wait to get cooking with Billy, Jane, and you! Be sure to talk to your health care provider about what your nutrition goals should be.
cFranklin Becker does not take Ozempic®.
5 Steps to Dining Out
It can be tough to stick to your meal plan when dining out. But there are some simple things you can do to stick to it. Celebrity chef Franklin Becker, who is living with type 2 diabetes, shares his 5 tips to keeping dining out diabetes friendly.
5 Steps to Meal Planning
A type 2 diabetes diet doesn’t have to be bland. Watch celebrity chef Franklin Becker, who is living with type 2 diabetes, as he shares his 5 steps to meal planning and cooking delicious and nutritious diabetes-friendly foods for the week.
5 Steps to Food Shopping
Having the right ingredients in your kitchen is essential to creating delicious, diabetes-friendly dishes. Chef Franklin Becker, who is living with type 2 diabetes, shares 5 steps on how to make smart choices in your local grocery store.
Download these flash cards for even more great tips from Franklin for eating healthy.
Learn delicious recipes for people with type 2 diabetes from Chef Franklin Becker
When top chef, author, and restauranteur Franklin Becker was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,c he adapted his cooking style to help him manage his condition without sacrificing taste. Now he shows you how to cook delicious, diabetes-friendly meals that you can easily make at home. Franklin is partnering with the makers of Ozempic® to prove that eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. He can’t wait to get cooking with Billy, Jane, and you! Be sure to talk to your health care provider about what your nutrition goals should be.
cFranklin Becker does not take Ozempic®.
5 Steps to Dining Out
It can be tough to stick to your meal plan when dining out. But there are some simple things you can do to stick to it. Celebrity chef Franklin Becker, who is living with type 2 diabetes, shares his 5 tips to keeping dining out diabetes friendly.
5 Steps to Meal Planning
A type 2 diabetes diet doesn’t have to be bland. Watch celebrity chef Franklin Becker, who is living with type 2 diabetes, as he shares his 5 steps to meal planning and cooking delicious and nutritious diabetes-friendly foods for the week.
5 Steps to Food Shopping
Having the right ingredients in your kitchen is essential to creating delicious, diabetes-friendly dishes. Chef Franklin Becker, who is living with type 2 diabetes, shares 5 steps on how to make smart choices in your local grocery store.
Download these flash cards for even more great tips from Franklin for eating healthy.
Meet Certified Life Coach Marlene Boas
Marlene has a PhD in psychology and is nationally board certified as a life coach. She has spent her career helping people set and achieve goals and deal with setbacks. And now she’s ready to inspire, motivate, and energize Billy, Jane, and you as you all work on transforming how you manage your type 2 diabetes. Please talk to your health care provider if you are having trouble managing your diabetes.
5 Steps to Help Set You Up for Success
Starting a type 2 diabetes management plan can feel overwhelming. Watch Marlene Boas, a life coach with a PhD in psychology, as she shares her 5 steps to help you set yourself up for success.
5 Steps to Overcoming Setbacks
Don’t let a setback get you off course. Watch Marlene Boas, a life coach with a PhD in psychology, share her 5 steps to help you overcome setbacks and get back on track with managing your type 2 diabetes.
To get the most out of Marlene's videos, download these flash cards.
Meet Certified Life Coach Marlene Boas
Marlene has a PhD in psychology and is nationally board certified as a life coach. She has spent her career helping people set and achieve goals and deal with setbacks. And now she’s ready to inspire, motivate, and energize Billy, Jane, and you as you all work on transforming how you manage your type 2 diabetes. Please talk to your health care provider if you are having trouble managing your diabetes.
5 Steps to Help Set You Up for Success
Starting a type 2 diabetes management plan can feel overwhelming. Watch Marlene Boas, a life coach with a PhD in psychology, as she shares her 5 steps to help you set yourself up for success.
5 Steps to Overcoming Setbacks
Don’t let a setback get you off course. Watch Marlene Boas, a life coach with a PhD in psychology, share her 5 steps to help you overcome setbacks and get back on track with managing your type 2 diabetes.
To get the most out of Marlene's videos, download these flash cards.
What is Ozempic®?
Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg or 1 mg is an injectable prescription medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that along with diet and exercise may improve blood sugar.
- Ozempic® is not recommended as the first choice of medicine for treating diabetes.
- It is not known if Ozempic® can be used in people who have had pancreatitis.
- Ozempic® is not a substitute for insulin and is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes or people with diabetic ketoacidosis.
- It is not known if Ozempic® is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.
Important Safety Information
Do not share your Ozempic® pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
What is the most important information I should know about Ozempic®?
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
- Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Ozempic® and medicines that work like Ozempic® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Ozempic® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people.
- Do not use Ozempic® if you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Do not use Ozempic® if:
- you or any of your family have ever had MTC or if you have MEN 2.
- you are allergic to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Ozempic®.
Before using Ozempic®, tell your health care provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:
- have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys.
- have a history of diabetic retinopathy.
- are pregnant or breastfeeding or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed. It is not known if Ozempic® will harm your unborn baby or passes into your breast milk. You should stop using Ozempic® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant.
Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements, and other medicines to treat diabetes, including insulin or sulfonylureas.
What are the possible side effects of Ozempic®?
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
- inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Ozempic® and call your health care provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.
- changes in vision. Tell your health care provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Ozempic®.
- low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Ozempic® with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: dizziness or lightheadedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, and feeling jittery.
- kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
- serious allergic reactions. Stop using Ozempic® and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including itching, rash, or difficulty breathing.
The most common side effects of Ozempic® may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation.
Please click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.
Ozempic® is a prescription medication.
Pen shown throughout the site delivers doses of 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg.
Novo Nordisk provides patient assistance for those who qualify.
Please call 1-866-310-7549 to learn more about Novo Nordisk assistance programs.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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