Ages: 18+
Schedule:
Please contact Kara Federonick at 208 344 5502 ext 207 for information on sessions and schedules.
To find out if you may be at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes or are interested in enrolling in the program complete the inquiry form below.
Inquiry Form
This program has two goals:
- Reduce body weight by 5-7%
- Increase physical activity to 150 minutes a week
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is an evidence-based program designed to help people with a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The yearlong program uses behavior modification techniques to help you adopt a healthy lifestyle by eating healthier foods, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight. Together these positive changes help reduce your chances of developing the disease. Based on research funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program may reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by 58 percent.
The goal of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention program is to help reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Depending on employer and health insurance plan, there may be coverage options for you, please contact us to see what you may be eligible for. Covered by PacificSource® and SelectHealth® for those who are fully insured (small and large employers), federal employees, and individual.
Watch the KTVB Health News Clip Abouth Pre-Diabetes
NOW ENROLLING for sessions in the following communities:
- Treasure Valley (Boise, Meridian, Caldwell)
- McCall
- Mountain Home
- Twin Falls
- Wood River Valley
- Baker City, OR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE!
For sending referrals or protected health information, please fax to our HIPAA Fax: 888-965-4924
The Treasure Valley Family Y believes that every individual is of promise. Therefore, no one is denied Y services due to the inability to pay. For more information please visit our Financial Assistance page.
People with health insurance should check with their employer or health insurer.
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