YMCA, Health Departments Ramp Up Diabetes Awareness & Prevention Efforts

The Florida Department of Health in Orange and Seminole Counties joins the YMCA of Central Florida during their Light the Y for Diabetes Awareness and Prevention event taking place on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30pm at the Downtown YMCA located at 433 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803.

During Thursday, November 13 the YMCA invites Orlando Businesses to light Up Orlando Blue by wearing blue in recognition of World Diabetes Day. This day all YMCAs will also be providing free pre-diabetes and diabetes education and screening throughout the day.

The downtown YMCA will offer a Diabetes Academy from 5:30 to 7:30pm followed by the Light the Y Ceremony starting at 7:30pm. The Diabetes Academy is a free class provided by Novo Nordisk. During the class a diabetes educator will teach participants on managing their diabetes, and information on diabetes prevention will also be provided.

“DOH-Orange accepts the invitation to Light Up Orlando Blue from the YMCA by encouraging employees to wear blue and is committed to continue educating employees and the public on how to prevent or manage diabetes,” said Lesli P. Ahonkhai, Assistant Director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County.

DOH-Seminole collaborates with the YMCA to offer diabetes prevention sessions through their Diabetes Prevention program every Friday from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the health department office located at 400 West Airport Blvd. Sanford.  For more information please contact 407-644-3606.