The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a 12-month program that helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes reduce their risk for developing the disease by taking steps that will improve their overall health and well-being. Sign Up Now Approximately 84 million American adults—more than 1 out of 3—have prediabetes, and about 90% don’t know they have it. Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The good news is that if you have prediabetes, YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention program can help you make lifestyle changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems. What is the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (YMCA’s DPP)? The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes reduce their risk for developing the disease by taking steps that will improve their overall health and well-being. Research by the National Institutes of Health has shown that programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by 58%, and 71% in adults over the age of 60. Participants will: Receive 25 group sessions delivered by a trained and certified Lifestyle Coach over a 1 year period Learn about weight management, goal setting, healthy eating, and physical activity to reduce their risk Practice food tracking, and work towards reducing body weight by 7% and increasing physical activity to 150 minutes/week Participate in a small group supportive environment What is the criteria to participate? Adults: 18 years old or older Diagnosed with Prediabetes via a blood test confirming an A1C value between 5.7%-6.4% OR had a previous diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) Have a BMI ≥ 25 (if Asian BMI ≥ 23) DO NOT have Diabetes (Type II of Type I) If eligible, how can the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program help you? Joining the YMCA’s DPP is an investment in your health and a commitment to reducing your risk for Diabetes Type II, heart disease, and stroke through: Working towards weight loss and physical activity goals Making small and impactful changes to your food intake Learning how to self-monitor food intake, physical activity, stress, and other health related behaviors Sign Up Now Download the YMCA's DPP Fact Sheet > Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program A four-month program that supports adults with hypertension in lowering and managing their blood pressure. Program Info Group Fitness Classes The Y offers hundreds of free fitness classes for members. Browse Classes Y Stories Hear from Y members who improved their health and achieved their goals. Read Stories