Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes or know someone who is? 1 in 3 people are at risk – and it’s preventable.
If you have already received a prediabetes diagnosis or are interested in learning if you are at risk, attend the upcoming no-cost Tillamook YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program orientation on Tuesday October 29th from noon -1 p.m., no sign-up required for the orientation!
In Tillamook County, 30% are at risk for prediabetes, and 11.3% of the population has type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, the YMCA in Tillamook offers the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), and participants in the program are reporting successes.
The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Diabetes Association through their research “Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes,” found that easy, simple lifestyle modifications such as those taught by the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) reduced the number of people with type 2 diabetes by 58%. The program is sponsored by Northwest Senior and Disability (NWSDS), and is at no cost for those who qualify. The DPP class is offered weekly for the first 16 weeks and takes place during the lunch hour, noon-1 p.m. on Tuesdays. After the first 4 months, the group meets every other week. Program instructor Kelly Benson praises the program, emphasizing the success of the group in being able to track their progress, and notes an overall successful effort in individual attitude and perception change.
Taking a closer look at the program, DPP participants will work with a knowledgeable lifestyle coach in a small group setting who will introduce topics on healthy eating, physical activity, behavior changes, as well as weight loss and how it can help reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
If you have already received a prediabetes diagnosis or are interested in learning if you are at risk, attend the upcoming no-cost Tillamook YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program orientation on Tuesday October 29th from noon -1 p.m., no sign-up required for the orientation! For more information, call 503-842-9622 ext. 111. You may also take a type 2 diabetes risk test online at www.doIhaveprediabetes.org or talk with your primary care physician about your risk factors and blood test options.
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