Physical fitness and maintaining a proper weight are key elements in the prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease - which are closely linked - and are equally important in stemming the advance of both conditions in people who already suffer from these diseases. But getting started with managing one’s weight plus staying on track once a regimen is developed can prove to be difficult for a great many people. The trick is often to place individuals in a comprehensive program that is not only aimed at the body itself but also treats both the mind and the spirit.