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 to reduce their chances of developing the disease. 

The Program 

As a participant in the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, you will participate in 26 class sessions over the course of one year that cover topics like healthy eating habits, physical activity, stress management, and getting better sleep.   

 

Your Lifestyle Coach and classmates will provide a supportive community for you to begin making lifestyle changes that will reduce your chances of developing diabetes. 

There will also be additional opportunities to explore healthy cooking methods and group fitness classes with your cohort.  

Program Goals 

Over the course of the program, your Lifestyle Coach will support you in achieving the following goals:  

  1. Losing 5-7% of your total body weight 

  1. Increasing your physical activity to 150 minutes per week 

Program Eligibility 

To enroll in the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, participants must: 

  • Be at least 18 years old 

  • Have a BMI > 25 (or > 23 for Asian individuals) 

  • Be at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes as defined by one of the following options: 

  • An A1c value of 5.7 – 6.4 

  • A Fasting Plasma Glucose value of 100-125 mg/dL 

  • A 2-hour (75 gm glucola) Plasma Glucose value of 140-199 mg/dL 

  • A clinical diagnosis of gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy 

  • A score of 9 or higher on the following risk test:  

 

What if I’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes? 

If you have already been diagnosed with diabetes, you are not eligible for this program. However, you may be eligible for one of our other chronic disease programs: 

  • Diabetes Empowerment and Education Program 

  • Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program 

  • Courage to Quit Tobacco Cessation Program 

When and where is the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program offered? 

Start Date: Tuesday, October 10th 

Meeting Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Location: Hutcherson YMCA 

We are also offering a free preview class from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM on September 26th at the Hutcherson YMCA. Sign-up for the preview session here! 

 

Is there a fee associated with this program? 

This program is free to YMCA members. Financial assistance is available for non-members who wish to participate.  

If you have additional questions or would like to register for the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, please contact our Health Equity Director, Molly Miller, at [email protected] or 918-728-3934 or complete the interest form here.