Diabetes Prevention

Change is tough. we can help!

Just 3 Simple Steps
to Advance and Enhance Your Life:

1. Are you at risk for prediabetes? Find out by taking the quiz to the left!

2. At RISK? Find out if you qualify for the
YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program:

3. The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is based on National Institutes of Health studies and approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

CONTACT
prevention@akronymca.org or 1.833.438.1312
for program registration, locations, and Y membership opportunity!

The YMCA'S Diabetes Prevention Program Overview

There's no denying it - Diabetes is a serious, debilitating condition. By increasing blood sugar to higher than normal levels, it increases your likelihood for other severe health complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke.

While there's no cure for diabetes, programs like the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program can help ensure that it's not inevitable.

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.

By enrolling in the program, you'll become empowered with the knowledge and discipline to improve your lifestyle and reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes through healthy diet and energizing exercise.

View the YMCA'S Diabetes Prevention Program Brochure

Compliments and Complaints

You have the right to voice your concerns without compromising your access to the program. You can make a complaint or compliment directly to the Akron Area YMCA by calling (330) 376-1335 and ask for Larry Griffin, compliance officer, or email: larryg@akronymca.org orcontact Shelley Kendrick, Human Resource Director at shelleyk@akronymca.org.

Program Description