The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a CDC recognized program based upon proven strategies to help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This group-based program, led by a lifestyle coach helps adults with pre-diabetes and have excess weight, achieve 7% weight loss while exploring how healthy eating, in-creasing physical activity, reducing stress, and problem solving can benefit their health. 

• Cost of the program is 100% covered by grant funding and/or Medicaid Plans (Carolina Complete Health and Wellcare)
• Sessions are held virtually and/or in person. Participants attend 25 one-hour sessions over the course of a year (16 weekly sessions and 9 monthly sessions)
• Participants also can enjoy additional support for physical activity with a free 4-month YMCA membership for non-members.

For more information contact:

Bridget Carroll, Program Director
YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina
910-385-9678
Bridget.Carroll@ymcasenc.org

Brunswick Wellness Coalition 

Brunswick Senior Resources

There were twenty-five Brunswick County residents participating in the program in 2023. There were fifty residents screened for pre-diabetes and the program last year at various care fairs and outreach. The community health program team has done extensive outreach to area providers and partners to raise awareness and ease of referral process to this program.