DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults 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.  A trained lifestyle coach facilitates the small group of participants in learning about healthier eating, physical activity and other behavior changes over 25 sessions delivered over the course of one year.

Email Hannah at hkramer@blackhawkymca.org to enroll!

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Diabetes is a serious health condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, high blood pressure, and blindness. Prediabetes 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. 

Based on effective efforts researched by the National Institutes of Health, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program will help you learn about and adopt the healthy eating and physical activity habits that have been proven to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.  Through the program you will receive support and encouragement from both a trained lifestyle coach and fellow classmates as you develop a plan for improving and maintaining your overall well-being. You do not need to be a YMCA member to participate.

Learn more by reading our “story” on the YUSA website.

Read The Couriers article about this program.

HOW TO REGISTER?

Call us at 319-233-3531 (ext 211) or email us at hkramer@blackhawkymca.org to to register or get additional information.

You are welcome to contact your insurance provider to determine if they cover the Program. If you are not covered by insurance the program is still available to you.  Self pay is an option, cost for a full year access (25 sessions including weekly core sessions plus maintenance sessions) is $429.  Financial Assistance is available for those that qualify. A free one-year membership to the YMCA is included for all participants.

AM I AT RISK FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES?

An estimated one in three U.S. adults has prediabetes, yet just 11% of those with prediabetes know they have it. Take the quiz by clicking the link provided to learn if you are at risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Click here to take the quiz.

HOW IT 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

You will do this by learning strategies for:

• Healthy Eating——Eating smaller portions, reducing fat in your diet and discovering healthier food options has been proven to help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
• Increasing Physical Activity——Studies have repeatedly shown that moderate physical activity (walking, swimming, mowing the lawn) for as little as 30 minutes, five days a week can help improve your blood pressure, raise your good cholesterol and prevent blood flow problems.
• Losing Weight——It has been shown that reducing your body weight by even a small amount (as little as 7%) can offer tremendous benefits for people at risk for diabetes.

Based on research funded by the National Institutes of Health, Indiana University and the CDC, the program has been shown to reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by as much as 58%. The reduction was even greater, 71%, among adults aged 60 years or older.

View the CDC info page on diabetes.

What Is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes is a condition in which individuals have blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. People with prediabetes are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Contact: Hannah Kramer, Director of Healthy Living, 319-233-3531 (ext 204) or email hkramer@blackhawkymca.org