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Linda McVey
YMCA of Greater Cleveland
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTFOR HEALTHY LIVINGFOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
October 15, 2013
Say Say ““Not me!”Not me!”
2 | PRESENTATION TITLE HERE | ©2010 YMCA of the USA
PREDIABETES• 79 million
Americans
• 1 out of 3 people • 1 out of every 2
people over age 65
DIABETES • 25.8 million
Americans
Is it you?
SAY
“NOT ME” “NOT ME” TO DIABETES
DIABETES FACTS
From 1980 through 2007, the number of Americans with diabetes has more than tripled (from 5.6 million to 19.7 million).
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?
BURDEN OF DIABETES
Your life is forever changed!
Risk of kidney failure, amputations, blindness
The risk for stroke & heart attack is 2- 4 times higher in individuals with diabetes.
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the US.
THIS AFFECTS PEOPLE YOU KNOW AND CARE ABOUT
More people DIEDIE from diabetes each year
than from
breast cancer
and lung cancer
COMBINED!COMBINED!7
The National Institutes of Health
and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
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ASTONISHING
SUCCESSSUCCESS
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INTRODUCING
YMCA’s YMCA’s Diabetes Diabetes
Prevention ProgramPrevention ProgramThe most evidence-based
diabetes prevention program in the world.
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ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
• Must be at least a bit overweight
• Must be at risk for becoming diabetic
Linda will help determine this
People who already have diabetes are NOT eligible
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INDIVIDUALIZED LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
Program Goals:To reduce the risk of
developing type 2 diabetes through…
• ≥ 7% loss of body weight and maintenance of weight loss
• ≥ 150 minutes per week of physical activity
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THE PROGRAM
• Small group – discussion & education
• First - 16 weeks – one hour a week
• Then - one hour a month for the rest of the 12 months
• Classes can be located anywhere!• YOUR place?
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SAMPLE WEEKLY TOPICS
Healthy eating out
Becoming a fat detective
Adding movement
Talking back to negative thoughts
Managing stress
Maintaining motivation
What makes this program different?14 |
WE DO NOT TELL YOU WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO!
You are unique! What lifestyle changes can you make that will personally work for you?
Lifestyle BALANCE
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WHAT IS THE COST FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR?
1) United Healthcare
2) Self-pay: >>> VERY GENEROUS Scholarships are available! Virtually all retired people qualify for substantial scholarships.<<<
No one is ever turned away from the YMCA
due to inability to pay
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BUT WAIT ---THERE’S MORE …….
(DRUM ROLL, PLEASE ….)
Do you recall the program success rate for adults over age 60?
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For a while,
eligible people with
Medicare parts A and B
can participate at
NO COST!NO COST!
SAY
“NOT ME” “NOT ME” TO DIABETES
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
