If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, now is the time to take charge of your health and make a change. The PreventT2 lifestyle change program can help!

PreventT2 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features an approach that is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

PreventT2 is a year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then meetings once or twice a month for the second 6 months to help you maintain your healthy lifestyle changes. By meeting with others who have prediabetes, you can celebrate each other’s successes and work together to overcome obstacles.

As part of a PreventT2 group, you will work with a trained lifestyle coach and other participants to learn the following skills:

• Eating healthy
• Adding physical activity to your life
• Managing stress
• Staying motivated
• Solving problems that can get in the way of healthy changes

Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old and have one of the following:

• A diagnosis of prediabetes with a completion of the qualifying risk score
• A blood value test (A1c or a plasma glucose test)
• A qualifying risk score (complete with the Lifestyle Coach at the YMCA)