Diabetes Prevention Program (dpp) | French Creek Family Ymca
Offers a nutritional educational program for individuals at risk of developing diabetes. A trained lifestyle coach will introduce topics in a small classroom setting and encourage participants as to explore how healthy eating, physical activity and behavior changes can benefit their health.
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Physical Address
2010 Recreation Lane, Avon, OH 44011
Hours
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.
Fax
(440) 305-8104
Voice
Application process
Call or email the Healthy Living Program at [email protected] for more information or to register for the program. Or visit the website at www.clevelandymca.org/diabetes-prevention for more information.
Fee
Call or email for details. Sliding Fee scale based on income available.
Eligibility
- 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.
Languages
None.
Service area
Huron County, Ohio Geauga County, Ohio Erie County, Ohio Lorain County, Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Agency info
French Creek Family Ymca
Offers a variety of recreational activities including fitness for all ages, child and youth activities, and a swimming pool. Child care center services include day care for toddlers and preschoolers, before and after school programs, year round care and summer camp for children and youth.