Connect Your Patients with Diabetes Prevention Support
SSBC offers free, evidence-based, one-on-one lifestyle coaching at YMCAs across Canada. No formal referral is needed — patients can self-register, or you can guide them to the program.
Patient Outcomes
Average waist circumference reduction
Average HbA1c improvement
Average body weight reduction
Who Is Eligible?
SSBC is designed for adults who are at risk for type 2 diabetes but have not yet been diagnosed.
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years of age or older
- At risk for type 2 diabetes (e.g. prediabetes, family history, gestational diabetes)
- BMI ≥ 25 (or ≥ 23 for certain ethnic groups)
- Able to attend sessions at a local YMCA
How It Works for Patients
- 1 Patient completes a quick online eligibility screening
- 2 If eligible, they're matched with a trained coach at a nearby YMCA
- 3 They attend 6 one-on-one sessions focused on physical activity and nutrition
- 4 The program is completely free for participants
Three Ways to Connect a Patient
No formal referral is needed — choose the method that works best for your practice.
Share the Link
Direct patients to our website or the eligibility screening form. They can self-register online.
Eligibility Form →Order Printed Materials
We'll send you brochures and information sheets to share with your patients.
Request Materials →Contact Us Directly
Have questions? Our team is happy to talk through the program and how it could benefit your patients.
Email Our Team →Learn More About the Program
Watch a short video about how SSBC works and the science behind it.
SSBC participants celebrating their progress together
Ready to Connect a Patient?
Registration is quick and easy. Share the link below with your patients, or contact us for more information.