Testimonials

"I recently graduated from the Shasta Family YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program where I lost more than 25 pounds, and I now have more energy and feel better than I have in a long time."

“This program has changed my life! I have been dieting since I was 11 years old. I have never found a program that has totally addressed everything a person seeking a healthier life needs.....until now! Looking at food in a completely different way, looking at the causes of choosing unhealthy over healthy, learning about the benefits of activity, having support from the staff and classmates, a commitment to be here for a year, it has been amazing. I believe this program is the best, and I hope others will take advantage of it!”

"Thanks to Turn It Around Shasta, I was able to turn my health around and lower my A1C score to 4.9! The Turn it Around Shasta program, including the Shasta Family YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, taught me invaluable lessons on making simple yet impactful changes in my eating habits, exercise routine, and stress management. It's not just about preventing diabetes; it's about living a healthier, happier life."

Take Charge

With prediabetes, there are steps you can take to make healthy changes, such as eating healthier foods, being more active, managing stress and losing some weight.

There are free community health education workshops and classes available at Shasta Community Health Center. Classes such as Diabetic Compass, Cooking Matters, Mindful Eating, and Wellness Yoga. Click on the link below for more information about the classes and how to sign up.

Not quite ready to join a workshop or class, or waiting for your class to begin? Get started with a practical guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This guide will help you take small steps that can get you on your way to a healthy lifestyle.

Click on image to the right or visit On Your Way to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes.

CDC Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevent-type-2/guide-prevent-type2-diabetes.html