Disease Prevention & Management

REDEFINE YOUR HEALTH | TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE

Are you prediabetic?

Prediabetes is a potentially reversible condition that often leads to one of the nation’s costliest chronic diseases: diabetes.

Estimates indicate that 79 million people in the United States have pre-diabetes, but only 11% know it.

Suppose you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or believe you are at risk of developing the disease, join our innovative and life-changing wellness program to help. In that case, you adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle that will help you reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.

This program is for individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or those considered prediabetic and/or have risk factors for diabetes. In addition, the YMCA’s Diabetes Exercise Program is a fitness and education intervention designed to help you manage your diabetes and track changes in your glucose levels and physical activity.

When you have type 2 diabetes, physical activity is an essential component of your treatment plan.

Take Action To Improve Heart Health

If you live with high blood pressure, taking action to keep it well-controlled will minimize your risk for complications like stroke, heart attack, and even death. In addition, the simple process of checking and recording your blood pressure at least twice a month over four months has been shown to lower blood pressure in many people with high blood pressure.

The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program is an evidence-based program that features personalized support as you develop the habit of routinely self-monitoring your blood pressure, tips for maintaining your cardiovascular health, and nutrition education. 

Delay the Disease (DTD) meets three times weekly. A fitness program designed to empower people with Parkinson’s Disease. Our goal is to optimize your physical function and help delay the progression of symptoms. Daily exercise is being advertised as the newest drug for Parkinson’s Disease.

Support groups can help you cope with the day-to-day realities of having Parkinson’s disease. Care partners and family members also benefit from sharing questions and concerns with like-minded others. Being part of a support group is a great way to reduce stress and connect with others who can relate to your experience.

This FREE group is open to anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease.

This group meets at the YMCA every 2nd Monday of the month: 12:15 – 1:15 PM

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a small-group program developed and established in partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation, assists those living with, through, or beyond cancer to strengthen their mind, body, and spirit.