VW County YMCA information<\/i><\/p>\n
The Van Wert County YMCA will be hosting a free five-week diabetes seminar beginning April 20. The seminar is for anyone who has been diagnosed with any stage of diabetes from pre-diabetic up to those who are insulin dependent. Diabetes is estimated to afflict 26 million people including 7 million who may be undiagnosed. Those who live with someone who is afflicted or who has a family member who has been diagnosed with diabetes are also invited to attend the informational seminar. Attendees do not have to be a member of the Van Wert YMCA to participate.<\/p>\n
The classes will be held one time per week and participants may choose from two different class times to register for the seminar; Mondays at 11 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Classes will be 45 minutes to 1 hour in length and each week will feature a different theme ranging from complications of diabetes, how medications affect blood sugar, why insulin use is not a sign of failure and misperceptions about insulin. Speakers who are currently living with Type 2 diabetes will be present to discuss how they have managed to keep their A1C levels in the desirable range through correct insulin usage and lifestyle changes. Non-members of the Van Wert YMCA will receive a five-week membership to use the facility during regular business hours. The temporary membership includes a variety of free exercise classes, lap swims and open swims, access to the wellness center and weight room and use of four gymnasiums.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very excited we are offering this seminar to the people of Van Wert and the surrounding areas,\u201d said YMCA Wellness Director Julie Schaufelberger. \u201cType 2 diabetes is such a huge health issue in today\u2019s society and the information presented in this seminar will be very valuable in helping people manage their diabetes, prevent complications and live a long life.\u201d<\/p>\n