Linda McVey YMCA of Greater Cleveland FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY October 15, 2013 Say Say “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?

“NOT ME” SAY “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 DIE More people DIE from diabetes each year than from breast cancer and lung cancer COMBINED! 7

The National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 8

SUCCESS ASTONISHING SUCCESS 9

INTRODUCING YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program The most evidence-based diabetes prevention program in the world. 10

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 11

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 12

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? 13

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 15|

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 16

BUT WAIT ---THERE’S MORE ……. (DRUM ROLL, PLEASE ….) Do you recall the program success rate for adults over age 60? 17

NO COST! For a while, eligible people with Medicare parts A and B can participate at NO COST!

“NOT ME” SAY “NOT ME” TO DIABETES

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

WITH GRATITUDE Linda McVey YMCA of Greater Cleveland