YOU CAN REDUCE YOUR DIABETES RISK AND GAIN TOOLS FOR HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH THE YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM.

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If you are at high risk for type 2 diabetes, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can help you adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles that will help you reduce your chances of developing diabetes.

The program helps those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of developing the disease. Based on research funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the program reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In a classroom setting, a trained lifestyle coach facilitates a small group of participants in learning about healthier eating, physical activity and other behavior changes over the course of 16 one-hour sessions. After the initial 16 core sessions, participants meet monthly for added support to help them maintain their progress.

PROGRAM GOALS:

  • Reduce body weight by 7%
  • Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

In order to qualify for the program, you must be at least18 years old, overweight (BMI > 25)* and at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes† by a healthcare provider.

*Asian individual(s) BMI > 22†Individuals who have already been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes do not qualify for this program.

CAN I PARTICIPATE?

Use the following checklists to find out if you are eligible to participate in the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. 

DO YOU MEET THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS?

I am at least 18 years old
I am overweight (BMI > 25)*
I am at risk for developing type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes† by a healthcare provider.

ARE YOU AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING DIABETES?

My blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, or I have been told I have high blood pressure
I have been told that my cholesterol levels are elevated
I am fairly inactive. I am NOT physically active more than two times a week
I have or had a parent or sibling with diabetes
I have had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or have given birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds
I am 45 years of age or older

If you have two or more of the above, then you may be at risk for prediabetes or diabetes, and may qualify for the program.  This does NOT mean you have diabetes.  You will need a blood test to confirm if you have diabetes.

DO YOU HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LAB VALUES OR DIAGNOSIS?

Fasting Plasma Glucose:          (must be 100-125 mg/dL)
2-hour (75 gm glucola) Plasma Glucose:          (must be 140–199 mg/dL)
HbA1c:          (must be 5.7 – 6.4%)
I have received a prediabetes diagnosis from my healthcare provider.

For more information contact Janice Naimy

jnaimy@youry.org or call 503-588-4302