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NEW START DATE! Diabetes Prevention Program Starts May 29th!
THE PROGRAM
The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of developing the disease.
This is a 12-month program consisting of 16 core session s followed by monthly maintenance sessions.
All program participants receive a FREE individual membership to the YMCA of Austin during the core sessions of the program.
* New program begins May 29, 2013 *
CAN I PARTICIPATE?
To qualify for the program, individuals must be overweight and at high risk for developing diabetes or overweight and have been diagnosed by a physician as someone with prediabetes.
PROGRAM DETAILS
DATE: Next program begins May 29th 2013
LOCATION: TownLake YMCA
TIME: 6:30-7:30pm
COST: $180 - financial assistance is available
Diabetes Prevention Program Brochure
For more program or financial assistance information, contact Mashariki Cannon, Director of Healthy Living at mcannon@austinymca.org or call 512-542-9622.

