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Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) | Akron Area Ymca

50 South Main Street, Suite Ll-100, Akron Centre Plaza, Akron, OH 44308

Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

Serves residents of Summit County.

Required documents

None.

Hours

6-month program begins with 19 weekly sessions followed by monthly maintenance.

Languages

None.

Application process

Call, visit the website, or email the Diabetes Prevention Program for more information.

Fees

Financial assistance for program fees available. Free for Medicaid patients and others who meet low-income guidelines.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Provides a supportive environment where participants work together in a small group to learn about healthier eating and increasing their physical activity to reduce their risk for developing diabetes.

Data provided by

211 Summit

Providing organization

Akron Area Ymca

The Akron Area YMCA, serving Medina, Portage, and Summit counties, is a faith based, social service health and recreation agency. YMCA facilities include membership branches, child care centers, and Camp Y-Noah.