Diabetes Prevention Program
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program gives you the skills you need and the support you deserve to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. We offer a variety of class times and locations in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties for your convenience. This 12-month group-based program consists of 16 one-hour, weekly sessions, followed by monthly sessions led by a trained lifestyle coach. Participants work to achieve a modest amount of weight loss while exploring how healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing stress, and problem solving can benefit their health. You do not have to be a Y member to participate. Contact us today for more information on program fees, financial assistance or insurance coverage!
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What is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Risk for developing type 2 diabetes may be reduced or eliminated by weight loss, healthier eating and increased physical activity.Did You Know?
- People with prediabetes may not have any symptoms - An estimated 86 million Americans ages 20 years and older have prediabetes - 89% of that 86 million have no idea they are at risk! National Institutes of Health research has shown that programs like the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program reduces the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by 58% overall and 71% in people over 60 years of age.Do You Qualify?
To participate in the program, you must be: - 18 years or older - Overweight (BMI ≥ 25) and diagnosed with prediabetes via one of three blood tests or a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes. If you don't have a blood test result, you must have a qualifying risk score.How Much Does it Cost?
Participation in the Diabetes Prevention Program is FREE with Y Health Membership. The total cost for the Diabetes Prevention Program for those without Y Health Membership is $550(payments can be made for total). Financial assistance is available for both membership and program only cost for those who qualify. Click here to learn more about financial assistance.Register or for more information
Complete the interest form linked below, and the program director will contact you.
Contact:
910-251-8196 x273
Meet Stephanie Smith
"My experience with the Diabetes Prevention Program has been a life-changing journey. The most important lesson I've learned is that my health is in my own hands. I, along with the help of the program and Bridget's leadership, was able to develop better eating habits, and increasing my exercise made all the difference. I am proud to say I have kept the weight off these past 2 years, and my A1C is now down to 5.4 from 5.9. I truly believe that without the program, I would not be as healthy as I am today."
