DIABETES PREVENTION
TAKE
CONTROL
YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
YMCA of Eastern Union County
YOU CAN TAKE CONTROL
For more information and to see if you qualify
for our program click the links below:
Diabetes Prevention Brochure
Diabetes Prevention Flyer
Diabetes Prevention Schedule
Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes?
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes reduce their risk through healthy eating, increased physical activity and weight loss – an approach that has been proven to prevent or delay the onset of the disease by more than half.
In a classroom setting, a trained lifestyle coach will help you change your lifestyle by learning about healthy eating, physical activity and other behavior changes over the course of 16 one-hour sessions. Topics covered include nutrition, getting started with physical activity, overcoming stress, staying motivated, and more. After the initial 16 core sessions, you will meet monthly for up to a year for added support to help them maintain their progress.
- Program Goals:
- Reduce body weight by 7%
- Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week
You must be overweight and have a diagnosis of pre-diabetes or overweight and at high risk for developing diabetes to qualify for the program.
UnitedHealthcare members should check with their employer for program availability, or contact the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance to confirm eligibility at 1-800-237-4942.
