- Individuals who have already been diagnosed as a diabetic by their physician are NOT eligible for this program. - Individuals do NOT need to be a YMCA member to participate. - To qualify for the program, individuals must be at least a bit overweight and at risk for developing diabetes. Determining risk for developing diabetes can be accomplished in one of three (3) ways: 1. Physician diagnosis 2. Blood test with one of the following results: a) HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% b) Fasting plasma glucose between 100 and 125 mg/dL c) 2-hour (75 gm glucola) Plasma Glucose between 140 and 199 mg/dL 3. A combination of risk factors such as family history, overweight, previous gestational diabetes, elevated cholesterol, advancing age, and so forth.

26 one-hour sessions held over a 1-year period available at several locations throughout Lorain, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga and Huron counties. Call for details.