This small-group program helps people with prediabetes eat healthier, increase their physical activity and lose weight, which can delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Based on research funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the program can reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by as much as 58% and by 71% among adults aged 60 years or older.
If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes, or believe you may be at risk for developing the disease, the Y is here to help you! Led by trained lifestyle coaches, the program strives to help participants achieve two primary goals:
- Reduce body weight by 7%
- Increase physical activity for 150 minutes per week
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Support and Encouragement
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Learn Healthy Lifestyles
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Set and achieve goals
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Trained lifestyle coaches
FIND OUT IF YOU ARE AT RISK BY TAKING OUR RISK QUIZ!
| For each "Yes" answer below, add the number of points listed: |
Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Are you a man or woman? | Man (1 point) | Woman (0 points) |
| If you are a woman, have you ever been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? | 1 | 0 |
| Do you have a mother, father, sister, or brother with diabetes? | 1 | 0 |
| Have you ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure? | 1 | 0 |
| Are you physically active? | 0 | 1 |
| How old are you? |
Younger than 40 years 40-49 years 50-59 years 60 years or older |
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| What is your weight category? | (See chart below) |
* If you scored a 5 or higher, you are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
At-Risk Weight Chart
Yes, there is a program fee to participate, however, your insurance plan may cover the cost. The Y also offers financial assistance and grant funding to help offset participant fees.
Registration is open for upcoming classes across the Greater St. Louis region. If you are interested in attending a class, please call 314-421-8838 or email preventdiabetes@gwrymca.org.
Call our Community Health Department at 314-421-8838 or email preventdiabetes@gwrymca.org.
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
- Develop a plan for improving and maintaining your overall well-being.