According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Diseases,
17 million people suffer with diabetes in the United States and almost six million people with the disease are undiagnosed.
With this background
as an impetus, the YMCA CAPE COD's Diabetes Education Center (DEC), pursues its mission to connect those with diabetes
and their caregivers with a range of educational and prevention resources. The Center provides access to the latest
information on worldwide research, including techniques for coping with diabetes.
The Web site is one of many tools
that we employ to achieve this mission. Here you will find information on our: