Build healthy habits that stick with a group of people who share your goals. Everyone needs a push, a pat on the back, or a helping hand sometimes. As part of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, you will attend 26 meetings over one year. You will be surrounded by people who care about your health.

The program has two main goals: to lose 7% of your body weight, and to work up to 150 minutes of movement each week.

The program starts with 16 weekly meetings. After that, you will meet every two weeks for a month. Then you will meet once a month for the last 6 months. In each meeting, a trained Lifestyle Coach guides a small group to learn about healthy eating, moving more, and building better habits.

9 out of 10 people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Want to know if you’re at risk? Take our assessment.

Location:
Our program is offered in person and online.

Dates & Times:
We offer three new sessions each month. One in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Please contact us for our current schedule.

Cost:
This program is paid for through grants, sponsors, employers, and insurance coverage. We also offer scholarships so that anyone who qualifies can join. We work hard to make sure cost is never a barrier.

Incentives:
Joining this program gives you access to a YMCA membership — in person or online — plus a healthy eating tool or fitness item.

Along with our partner YMCAs, the Muskegon YMCA has served over 1,800 participants across the state of Michigan.

Thank you to our partner Ys: Ann Arbor YMCA, Cadillac Area YMCA, Dow Bay Area Family YMCA, Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Sherman Lake YMCA & Outdoor Center, Shiawassee YMCA, Tri-Cities YMCA, YMCA of Barry County, YMCA of Greater Flint, YMCA of the Blue Water Area, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, YMCA of Greater Michiana, YMCA of Marquette County, YMCA of Metro Detroit, and YMCA of Saginaw.

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