Home » DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM

 

YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM

dpp-infographics_Page_1

Diabetes is a serious health condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, high blood pressure, and blindness. Pre-diabetes is a potentially reversible condition that often leads to type 2 diabetes, and 79 million people in the United States are estimated to have it. If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes, or believe you may be at risk for developing the disease, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can help you develop a healthier lifestyle and work with you to reduce the risks this condition can pose to your health.

More than 200 Ys across the country help thousands of people reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes with YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. This small-group program helps people with prediabetes eat healthier, increase their physical activity and lose weight, which can delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Chances are you know at least one person with diabetes and probably more than one with prediabetes. To find out if you are at risk, take this quick test. Then share the test with friends and family.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The 12-month group-based program consists of 16 one-hour, weekly sessions, followed by -monthly sessions led by a trained lifestyle coach who facilitates a small group of people with similar goals.

  • Discuss topics such as healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing stress, problem solving, and much more.
  • Stay motivated to maintain progress towards program goals with monthly maintenance sessions.

Program Goals:

  • Lose 7% of your body weight
  • Gradually increase your physical activity to 150 minutes per week
CDC – Eat Right! CDC – Be Active! CDC – Lifestyle Changes

 

 

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Overweight (BMI ≥ 25)*, and
  • Diagnosed with prediabetes via one of three blood tests or a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes.**

If you don’t have a blood test result, you must have a qualifying risk score.

 

 

Ready to Begin? Register Now!

Download and complete the form. When completed you can ether click the Submit the form button to send to Casey Smith at the Dubuque Y or print off and return to the Y.

For more information contact:
Casey Curoe

ccuroe@dubuquey.org