Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes?
Join our diabetes prevention program: Small Steps for Big Changes!
Small Steps for Big Changes is a free program to help you lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Meet one-on-one with your Small Steps for Big Changes coach to create diet and exercise goals that will fit with your lifestyle and receive a free one month Enhanced membership to the YMCA!
Join us at our Small Steps for Big Changes Wellness Day, February 11 from 9–11am and 4–7pm at Castle Downs, Don Wheaton, Jamie Platz Family YMCA and on February 25 from 9–11am and 4–7pm at William Lutsky Family YMCA. Find your nearest location.
Address your unique needs through this evidence-based program.
YMCA of Northern Alberta has partnered with the Diabetes Prevention Research Group at UBC Okanagan to provide our members with their evidence-based diabetes prevention program proven to result in long-term exercise and dietary changes.
You can take small steps to make big changes! We can help.
What to expect:
- Six weekly one-on-one sessions with your coach
- Motivational techniques to help you stick with exercise and strategies for meal planning
- Personalization for your unique health needs and lifestyle
- Track your diet and exercise
- Additional follow-up appointments at 12 and 24 months
Learn how to:
- Set realistic goals and measure progress
- Identify barriers to healthy behaviours
- Build exercise habits
- Build healthy nutrition habits
Take your first small step!
Fill out the online survey to see if you're eligible for the Small Steps for Big Changes program! If you're eligible, our team will contact you to set up your first appointment.
Locations
Castle Downs Family YMCA
11510 153 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5X 6A3
February 11
from 9-11am and 4-7 pm
Don Wheaton Family YMCA
10211 102 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 0A5
February 11
from 9-11am and 4-7 pm
Jamie Platz Family YMCA
7121 178 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5T 5T9
February 11
from 9-11am and 4-7 pm
William Lutsky Family YMCA
1975 111 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6J 7C6
February 25
from 9-11am and 4-7 pm
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