Fit4D :: Personal Diabetes Coaching

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Delaine M. Wright, MS, RCEP, CDE

Fit4D Director and Head Coach

Delaine Wright is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified Diabetes Educator, insulin pump and CGM trainer. For the past 13 years she has served as Program Coordinator of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Prevention and Wellness at a hospital in Rhode Island. She is a frequent national lecturer and writer on the topics of diabetes management and exercise; cardiovascular disease treatment and prevention for persons with diabetes; and insulin pump management in sports and exercise.

"As a diabetes educator who also lives with type 1 myself, I take the opportunity to share my knowledge and personal experience with others who are dealing with this disease. Although not always easy (I've had my moments!) for me, diabetes was a blessing in that it has introduced me to some very amazing and inspiring people. It has led me to places all over the world, that I would not have been otherwise including the African continent where I delivered diabetes self management skills and new insulin pump to a friend in South Africa. I can absolutely relate to those who are also living with diabetes-and sharing that personal experience easily opens doors, bringing about openness towards behavioral change-the first step in empowerment.

I often tell people that yes, just like them; I am anxiously awaiting a cure but I would never give back the years that I have lived with diabetes. It is what has inspired me to become a healthcare provider and make disease management, prevention and wellness my career and personal mission. It encourages me every day to help others with diabetes gain control of their health."

Delaine has always lived an active lifestyle. With the assistance of an insulin pump, frequent daily blood sugar checks (8-10x/day), and now a CGM (continuous glucose monitoring device), she participates in a number of fun activities-hiking, rock climbing, trampoline, and ice-skating. A few years ago, she was introduced to flying trapeze and under the instruction of past Cirque du Soleil performers, she has not stopped since. "I even purchased a static trapeze and silk fabric, which hangs in my fitness room at home. This is an activity that requires great diabetes control and keeps me laughing at myself. My sister, who also has type 1, and I have turned into quite the aerial team."

The concept of Fit4D is one that Delaine feels passionate about. This is a unique way to bring diabetes self-management and empowerment to people living with the disease. Having a coaching staff of fitness experts, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals who know diabetes inside and out and who can be contacted 24 hours a day 7days a week via the internet is a great idea and service. It’s challenging enough to get to your physicians office or to follow-up appointments with healthcare professionals in the diabetes world. Having Fit4D access is like taking a team of diabetes professionals home with you in your back pocket ~ helping you fit YOUR diabetes to YOUR lifestyle, and inspiring you to optimal health and wellness!

Delaine can be reached via e-mail at dwright@fit4d.com.