Join the YMCA’s year-long Diabetes Prevention Program with 26 in-person sessions led by a trained lifestyle coach. You’ll meet in a small group to learn about healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior changes to improve your health. Studies show this program can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly 60%.
The program may be a covered benefit if you are a member of Valley Health Plan, Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Health Plan of San Mateo, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare or most Medi-Cal plans. Verification of benefits is required prior to enrollment.
Now Registering Participants for 2026 Programs
In-person or Virtual via Zoom (presencial o virtual a través de Zoom)
Cohort Program Schedule
| PROGRAM DATES | DAY/TIME | LOCATION | INFORMATION/ZERO SESSION (REQUIRED) |
|---|---|---|---|
English Virtual March 17, 2026 - March 2, 2027 | Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00am | Online only via Zoom | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
English Hybrid March 17, 2026 - March 2, 2027 | Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm | Palo Alto Family YMCA or via Zoom | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
English Hybrid March 19, 2026 - March 4, 2027 | Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm | South Valley Family YMCA or via Zoom | Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
English Hybrid June 16, 2026 – June 1, 2027 | Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00am | El Camino YMCA or via Zoom | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
DID YOU KNOW?
- 88 million adults in the United States have prediabetes, but less than 20% know they have it.
- People with prediabetes are likely to develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years, unless they take steps to prevent or delay the disease.
- Diabetes is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and nerve disease.
KNOW YOUR RISKS.
The good news is, lifestyle changes such as eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight can prevent or delay development of type 2 diabetes in those at high risk for the disease. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can help you adopt and maintain these healthy habits to reduce your risk and ensure that you can live life to its fullest.
Get started today. Submit your interest here.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Learn more.
Watch the Discovery Information Session.
OTHER RESOURCES
Project Power
Have you already been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes? The Y has partnered with the American Diabetes Association to offer Project Power, a no-cost diabetes lifestyle change and risk reduction education program.
Nutrition Education Classes
In partnership with the El Camino Health Care District, Fresh Approach is hosting FREE online Nutrition Education Classes that are open to the public for residents of Sunnyvale and Mountain View. Register today for the 12-week series starting in January.