As part of its efforts to combat the diabetes epidemic in New York State, the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program and the Alliance of New York State YMCAs, implemented the evidence-based YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program (Y-DPP) in 10 regions of the State in 2010. Adapted from the National Diabetes Prevention Program, the Y-DPP is a 16-week, community-based program delivered by the YMCA that helps participants with prediabetes make modest lifestyle changes and can reduce their risk of developing the disease by 50%. The program has been found to be as effective as the original model, with similar weight loss goals achieved and sustained over time.
This paper, prepared by The New York Academy of Medicine, New York State Department of Health and NYSHealth, examines the outcomes for Y-DPP participants in a diversity of communities across New York State, as well as the potential for effectively implementing the program in community-based settings to reach a broader population.
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