YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles and reduce their chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Do you qualify?
Take the YMCA's Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test to see. . .it only takes a minute.
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is part of the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program, which proves that through healthier eating, increased physical activity, and a small amount of weight loss, a person with pre-diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes by 58%.
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 help with maintaining your progress.
Program Goals:
Reduce body weight by 7 %
Program cost:
- Member $180 (14/16 sessions completed & at least 7% weight loss: $150)
- Non-Member $250 (14/16 sessions completed & at least 7% weight loss: $220)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE!
16 week sessions are recurring!
If you’d like to inquire about the upcoming session please contact Kimberly at:
kimberly.justus@ymcatvidaho.org
(208) 344 5502 ext 236
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.
This program is offered at various locations throughout the community. Contact us today to find a location that is convenient for you.
