Juan Takes Control

Juan Davila is a very familiar face at the Rye Y. As a member of the facilities maintenance team, Juan helps to keep the floors polished, the aisles clear, and the facility humming from morning to night. What members may not know is that Juan recently decided to “take control” of his health. A father to 12 and a grandfather to 18, Juan has a family history of diabetes and has witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of this silent disease.

Five months ago, Juan decided to enroll in a diabetes prevention program offered by his local church. The weight loss based program emphasized lifestyle behavior changes such as portion control and increased levels of exercise. Juan has since lost 30 lbs., significantly reducing his chances for developing Type 2 diabetes. “My mother has diabetes,” explains Juan, “and I realized I needed to do something about it, not only for myself, but for my kids too.” Juan – well done and congratulations!
 
If you'd like to learn about the Rye YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, please click here or contact Tanya Potrzebowski, YDPP Regional Coordinator at 914-967-6363, ext. 206