Health & Fitness
Chronic Disease Programs
Diabetes Prevention Program
COVID-19 Update on YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program is now being offered virtually in partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii. Please see below for program and enrollment details. Contact the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii for more information at 808.589.5906 or programs@kidneyhi.org
Know your risks for developing Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes
affects 1 in 3 adults in Hawai'i costing an estimated $1.5 billion each year. Diabetes is also the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney
disease and nerve disease.
Many cases of Type 2 Diabetes can be avoided if discovered and treated early. This is known as Prediabetes, which occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes effects about 28,800 adults in Hawai'i. But only 14% of those people know they have Prediabetes. People with Prediabetes are likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes within 10 years, unless action is taken now.
The good news: in most cases, Prediabetes is a reversible condition. This is where the YMCA of Honolulu can help.
About YDPP
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (YDPP) is an evidence based program. Research conducted by the National Institutes of Health has proven that programs like YDPP can 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. Together you will work toward the program goals of 7% weight loss and increasing physical activity by 150 minutes per week. Each of the 25, 1-hour sessions will build the skills you need and provide the support you deserve to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes. You will share ideas, problem solve, and trade old habits for healthier new ones in a safe space where you will feel comfortable to share and learn. Come join us at the Y to lose weight, boost your energy, reduce your risk for diabetes and improve your health for life!
What you can expect
25 FUN sessions delivered over ONE YEAR - 16 weekly, 3 every-other week, and 6 monthly sessions
Group based classes - 10-20 fellow participants and one certified Lifestyle Coach
Lifestyle change - making small changes that lead to BIG change FOR LIFE
Weight loss - goal of 7% weight loss
Increasing physical activity by 2.5 hours per week - getting heart rate up through activities that interest you
Tracking is key - tracking physical activity and food and beverages consumed has shown greater success with reaching program goals
Attendance is important - studies show increased attendance is associated with increased success in reaching program goals. For greatest weight loss success, it is recommend that no more than 3 sessions are missed
How to qualify
To participate in the program, you must:
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Be 18 years or older
Be overweight (BMI ≥23 of Asian/≥25 if other)
Have one of the following qualifying blood score or diagnosis
- A1c (must be 5.7% - 6.4%)
- Fasting Plasma Glucose (must be 100-125 mg/dL, 110-125 mg/dL if Medicare Beneficiary)
- 2-Hour (75gm glucola) Plasma Glucose (must be 140-199 mg/dL)
- Clinical diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes (GDM) during a previous pregnancy
If you don't have a blood test, you must have a qualifying risk score on a Risk Assessment Test: ADA - a score of ≥5 is high*
Program value and your out of pocket cost
YDPP cost around $1200 per participant. The Y and the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii sees the need for programs such as YDPP in the community and therefore subsidizes this cost. The out of pocket fee to $690. Monthly payment plans are available.
However, YDPP is covered by several insurance companies, including Medicare Parts B & C. Call your insurance provider or HR department to see if your costs are covered. As of February 2020, here are the active insurance partners that cover YDPP:
- UHA - all members covered
- Kaiser - all members and Medicare part C (Advantage) covered
- HMSA - EUTF active and retired members, most PPO and HMO plans, Medicare part C (Advantage) covered
- HMAA - all members covered
- AlohaCare - Medicare part C (Advantage) covered
- United Health - Medicare part C (Advantage) covered
- Medicare - part B plans covered
Locations
- Virtually through Zoom - offered state wide!
Kaimuki Wai'alae YMCA - 4835 Kilauea Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816Leeward YMCA - 94-440 Mokuola St. Waipahu, HI 96797Mililani YMCA - 95-1190 Hikikaulia St. Mililani, HI 96789National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii - 1314 S. King St. #1555 Honolulu, HI 96814Nu'uanuu YMCA - 1441 Pali Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96813Windward YMCA - 1200 Kailua Rd. Kailua, HI 96734
Currently we are only offering the program virtually. Once we can safely meet in-person again, we plan to offer the program at our in-person locations.
How to register
For Providers
Thank you for considering referring your clients to YDPP! Although a referral is not required to participate in YDPP, any health care professional can refer clients to YDPP. Please use our Fillable YDPP Referral and send via secure fax to 844.763.3215 or encrypted email to [email protected]