1. Sarah Shimchick Director, YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program Arizona Diabetes Coalition May 20, 2011 FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM

2. OBJECTIVES To provide some participants’ perspective To share some participants’ success stories To inform attendees of upcoming classes To answer questions dealing with program specifics

3. TODD When I started this class I had been trying to lose weight and get into better shape, but did not seem to have success. I knew much of what I should be doing, but was not following much of anything. Stress at work was really crazy, along with stress raising and providing for a spouse and 5 kids. I was not controlling the amount of food I ate and I did eat a lot of fast food meals. The program has helped me to reinforce much of what I already knew, but also gave me the ability to achieve it this time and continue to progress towards a more healthy and happy lifestyle. I have a lot more energy now and am able to be more active with my kids. 3| YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM | ©2010 YMCA of the USA

4. PATTI Seems like I couldn’t do it by myself, I was always putting work and everything else ahead of my well-being. My uncle says some people live to eat and others eat to live. So, now I am trying to eat to live. I am never hungry, but I do watch what I eat, the fat grams, calories, etc. I am also trying to do more exercise by walking, using the treadmill, weight training, [and maybe even] water aerobics during the summer. I try to make sure I have healthy food to eat at mealtime and for snacks, so I don’t reach for something that really is not good for me, but convenient. I do know by eating correctly and being more active, we will have more energy and stamina. As a bonus, I have met some wonderful people. I am very busy with work, but I chose to take the time for me. It is a drive to the YMCA from where I work, but it is well worth it. I am glad I signed up for the program. 4| YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM | ©2010 YMCA of the USA

5. LORRIE I am so glad that I said yes when I got the call asking if I wanted to attend the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. I received so much valuable information, helpful tools and support to enable me to make significant changes in my daily lifestyle. Our Lifestyle Coach was wonderful and I loved being able to see what my local Y offered during my complimentary membership. Because of this program, I was able to reach my weight loss goal for the 16 sessions, even with a two week cruise, Thanksgiving and all of the Christmas celebrations thrown in!

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7. SOME SUCCESS STORIES Tammy: Breakfast Cathy: Physical activity Stacey: Tracking 7| YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM | ©2010 YMCA of the USA

8. UPCOMING CLASSES Sunday, May 22, 11 AM-12 PM South Mountain Family YMCA, 222 East Olympic Drive, Phoenix, 85042 Monday, May 23, 5:30-6:30 PM Glendale/Peoria Family YMCA, 14711 N. 59 th Avenue, Glendale, 85306 Tuesday, May 31, 10-11 AM Glendale/Peoria Family YMCA, 14711 N. 59 th Avenue, Glendale, 85306 Tuesday, June 7, 6:30-7:30 PM Scottsdale/Paradise Valley Family YMCA, 6869 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 85254 Sunday, June 19, 2:30-3:30 PM Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA, 1655 West Frye Road, Chandler, 85224 Tuesday, July 12, 7:30-8:30 PM Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA, 350 N. 1 st Avenue, Phoenix, 85003 Friday, July 15, 4:30-5:30 PM Scottsdale/Paradise Valley Family YMCA, 6869 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 85254 Saturday, July 16, 7-8 AM Scottsdale/Paradise Valley Family YMCA, 6869 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 85254 Tuesday, August 16, 12-1 PM Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA 1030 E. Liberty Lane, Phoenix, 85049

9. PLAN FOR 2011 Spread YDPP classes to locations throughout the community Increase outreach to and participation of Hispanic/Latino and Native American communities 9| YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM | ©2010 YMCA of the USA

10. QUESTIONS? 10

11. CONTACT INFORMATION: Sarah Shimchick YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program Director Valley of the Sun YMCA 350 N. 1 st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-212-6189 sshimchick@vosymca.org