Are you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? 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. Encouragement goes a long way when you’re making big changes. As a participant in the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, you will take a 26 classes over the course of a year surrounded by a group of supportive people with common goals who care about your well-being.

WHAT IS DIABETES?

Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes blood sugar levels to rise higher than normal. Diabetes affects more than 29 million people. A condition called prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. More than 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk of developing diabetes. Diabetes has no cure, but prediabetes can be reversed.

GOALS?

Lifestyle coaches help participants reach the following goals:

• lose a minimum of 7% of your starting weight
• increase your physical activity to 150 minutes a week

DO YOU QUALIFY?  To participate in the program, you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Have a BMI of 25 or greater
• Have NO previous diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
• Have a blood test result in the prediabetes range or score a 9 or higher on the CDC diabetes risk assessment
• Or a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes

To find out if you are at risk, take this quick test. Then share the test with friends and family.

If you feel you meet one or more of the eligibility requirements please contact: Devyn Peskorski Director of Chronic Disease Prevention 814-899-9622 Ext. 253 or by email at [email protected]

The program is limited to 12 class participants and meets for one year.