The Maritime Coaching study for Pre-diabetes & Hypertension

20th May – 5th June 2025
The workshop consists of three parts:
20.5, 28.5 & 5.6.2025

About this workshop

This workshop teaches maritime professionals how to diagnose and prevent prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension.

The online workshop will offer a series of lectures, readings, and discussions. Participants are encouraged to share experiences from their organizations. The workshop provides study materials specifically designed for seafarers who have been newly diagnosed with pre-diabetes and are overweight.

Three part workshop

The online workshop consists of three parts: May 20: 10-12:30 CET, May 28: 10-12:30 CET and June 5: 10-12:30 CET. (Central European Time).

	Course Summary
	20th May – 5th June 2025
	Online course, Online workshop
	The workshop consists of three parts: 20.5, 28.5 & 5.6.2025
	Deadline 29th of April 2025
	Register now

Course objectives

The purpose is to inform about the early diagnosis and prevention of pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Additionally, all participants are invited to participate in a 16-week intervention project aimed at normalizing elevated blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight to promote good health for seafarers, as described on the website: https://www.prediabetes-remission.com/

After completing the 7-hour workshop, participants will be equipped to apply this knowledge in practice, join the intervention studies (not mandatory), and gain an overview of the latest research results in this field.

Main topics

Lectures, reading and discussions on the following subjects, among others:

Pre-diabetes, diabetes type 2 & prevention
Weight Management, Physical Activity and Healthy Eating
Using the Glucometer and Home Testing
Social Well-Being, Dental Care and Hypertension

Preliminary programme

Target groups

All fishers, skippers, seafarers, ship owners and their administrative personnel, maritime authorities, ship cooks, maritime medical doctors, and coaches.

Subject background

Seafarers and fishermen have an increased risk for diabetes and hypertension as part of the metabolic syndrome including overweight and obesity. Pre-diabetes increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

General course fee and cancellation information

The workshop is free of charge. Please be aware that there are limited spots available. If you register, we kindly ask that you commit to attending all three sessions. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate.