By Mrinal Gokhale It is well known that diabetes is commonly found among the elderly, often along with chronic conditions like high blood pressure and cholesterol. Milwaukee County’s elderly … [Read more...]
Kevin Washington Sets Agenda for YMCA’s National
By Melissa Harris CHICAGO TRIBUNE YMCA national’s first African-American CEO’s two goals: expand summer options for kids, help prevent diabetes. Kevin Washington was the first African-American … [Read more...]
Brain Brawn and Body: 9 Surprising Ways to Lower Your Diabetes Risk
You might not know that these small steps can produce big results. The most common form of diabetes, Type 2 (once called adult-onset or non-insulin-dependent diabetes), affects 90 to 95 percent of … [Read more...]
Stop Diabetes! Free Health Screening Event
Are you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Come find out for FREE! The YMCA’S Diabetes Prevention Program will be hosting a free health screening on Saturday, April 5 from 10 AM – 2PM at the … [Read more...]