A community program is aiming to help those at risk of Type 2 diabetes transform their lifestyle.
Community program connects those at risk of Type 2 diabetes with lifestyle coaching and exercise facilities
Jennifer Sweet · CBC News
· Posted: Nov 16, 2025 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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Al McAlpine went from being inactive and at risk of Type 2 diabetes to teaching a spin class at the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick. (Submitted by Sherry Fitzgerald)
A year ago, Al McAlpine was relatively inactive, carrying extra weight that he put on during the pandemic and at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Today, the 61-year-old is fit as a fiddle and teaching spin class at the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick, a turnaround he chalks up to a free, four-week program that offers coaching in fitness and nutrition.
“I’ve shed 50 lbs now,” said McAlpine.
“I’m sure it’s going to affect my health in the long run.”
The program McAlpine joined is called Small Steps for Big Changes.
It was started in 2012 by the Diabetes Prevention Research Group at the University of British Columbia.
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