Diabetes Prevention Program
If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or believe you may be at risk for developing diabetes, the Y is here to help you! This small-group program can help you eat healthier, find new ways to engage in regular physical activity, and lose weight, which can delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Led by trained lifestyle coaches, the program strives to help participants achieve two primary goals:
- Reduce body weight by 7%
- Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week
Yes, there is a program fee of $429. The Y is committed to reducing or covering the cost of the program through financial assistance or grant funding for eligible participants, making the program available to anyone eligible to participate.
Please contact the Community Health Department for possible financial assistance.
Email: health@ymcadc.org
Phone: (202) 329-7524
We are offering the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program virtually! Virtual cohorts begin each quarter.
This program is for individuals at risk of developing diabetes, and have not been diagnosed with the disease. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, the YMCA has other programs and services available for you. Click on the links below for more information and qualifications.
Prevention is important.
When you don’t take diabetes prevention steps or follow a good care plan, you can end up with heart disease, nerve damage, kidney disease, eye disease and more. Often, you can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Losing weight if you’re overweight and keeping it off can prevent or delay diabetes. Also, moving more and eating healthy foods are positive changes.
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is designed to help those at risk for type 2 diabetes. Our team will work with you to:
- Offer Support and Encouragement
- Set and achieve goals
- Help You Learn Healthy Lifestyles
- Provide Trained lifestyle coaches
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program will help you to:
- Learn about and adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits that have been proven to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Receive support and encouragement from both a trained lifestyle coach and fellow classmates.
- Set goals for improving and maintaining your overall well-being.
Type 2 diabetes is a disease characterized by high blood sugar, also known as blood glucose. This is your body’s main source of energy and primarily comes from the food you eat. Typically, a hormone produced in the pancreas called insulin moves glucose to your cells so that it can be converted to energy. However, with type 2 diabetes, the body either won’t produce the right amount of insulin or doesn’t use it correctly. Too much glucose will stay in your blood instead of reaching your cells, which leads to health problems such as:
- Increased hunger, thirst and urination
- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Numb or tingling feeling in your extremities
- Sores that don’t heal
- Weight loss
If you are interested in enrolling in the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, please fill out the form below or contact the Community Health Department at health@ymcadc.org or 202-329-7524.