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Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessments at the Madison Area YMCA
American Diabetes Association Alert Day is Tuesday, March 22
On American Diabetes Association Alert Day, Tuesday, March 22, the Madison Area YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) will offer type 2 diabetes risk assessments to help people determine if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Assessments will take place at no charge on Tuesday, March 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Madison Area YMCA located at 111 Kings Road in Madison. No registration is necessary. Y membership is not required. Please bring a state or government-issued photo ID for entry into the facility.
Did you know? The number of type 2 diabetes cases continues to grow, fueled in part by a continued rise in the rate of obesity. Excess weight and inadequate exercise can increase one's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. More than 29 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. 86 million Americans have prediabetes; but only 10 percent even know they have it. Without changing their lifestyles, 15 to 30 percent of this population will develop Type 2 diabetes within five years.
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The Madison Area YMCA can help. At the forefront to combat the disease, the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a “lifestyle change” program that helps adults at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, reduce their risk by taking steps that will improve their overall health and well-being. Please call Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator Ellen Kranefuss at 973.822.9622 x2310 if you are interested in learning more about the program.
The Madison Area YMCA is a cause-driven charitable organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y is inclusive of all people and offers programs and services that develop a healthy mind, body and spirit. The Madison Area YMCA offers enriching community wellness and health-enhancing programs as well as a range of youth sports, youth leadership programs, enrichment classes and a range of adult fitness classes.
