Diabetes Prevention Program

Diabetes Prevention Program

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a lifestyle change program proven to reduce the number of cases of Type 2 Diabetes by 58% for adults, and by 71% for seniors.

In YDPP, you will spend a year surrounded by a group of supportive people with common goals who care about your well-being.

Program Description:

  • Evidence-based program
  • CDC PreventT2 curriculum
  • Small group supportive environment
  • 26 FUN sessions delivered over ONE YEAR – 16 weekly, 3 every-other week, and 6 monthly sessions
  • Facilitated by a certified lifestyle coach.

Goals:

  • Lose 5 -7 percent of body weight
  • Gradually increase physical activity 150 weekly minutes
  • Healthy eating
  • Portion control

Eligibility:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Overweight with BMI of 25 or greater
  • Diagnosed with prediabetes via one of the three blood test or previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes

Cost:

  • FREE! ($429 value)
  • Includes a 6 month adult YMCA membership for only $25 ($324 value)

Location:

  • Virtual
  • In person

For more information, please contact:

Kyle Almoney at [email protected] or call 717-843-7884  x248


Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA

York Branch
6/29/26 - 8/31/27
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/2/23 12/31/26 Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/29/26 - 05/31/27
In Person - Mo - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Register at
front desk

Closes
06/29/2026

09/15/26 - 08/31/27
In Person - Tu - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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will open on
07/17/2026

Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA

Dover Branch
9/23/26 - 10/27/27
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Date(s)
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We - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Lampeter- Strasburg

Lampeter Strasburg Branch
4/30/25 - 8/18/27
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Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/30/25 - 03/03/27
We - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration
Closed
09/16/26 - 08/18/27
In Person - We - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Registration
Closed