National Diabetes Prevention Program
Take the Prediabetes Risk Test
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. It can help people cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half. The Diabetes Prevention Program research study showed that making modest behavior changes helped participants lose 5% to 7% of their body weight—that is 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. These lifestyle changes reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% in people with prediabetes.
Participants work with a lifestyle coach in a group setting to receive a 1-year lifestyle change program that includes 16 core sessions (usually 1 per week) and then monthly post-core sessions. Each session lasts approximately one hour. The National DPP is offered in-person, virtually (zoom) and online through a platform called HALT Diabetes.
To be eligible to participate in the program you must be at least 18 years old, have a BMI of 25 or greater (23 or greater for Asian Americans), and have prediabetes (A1C of 5.7-6.4) or be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes based on the prediabetes risk test.
Find a Class
In Washington County, the National DPP is offered by Meritus Health and the Washington County Health Department (WCHD)
Upcoming Classes
In Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus): Information Session Monday, September 30, 2024 5:30-6:30 pm
Robinwood Professional Center
11110 Medical Campus Rd
Suite 122B (Yellow or Green Entrance)
Hagerstown, MD 21742
In person program begins at the same location Monday, October 7, 2024, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm and will continue weekly for 16-18 sessions. Followed by monthly sessions for 6 months.
To register call 301-790-8675
In Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus): Information Session Wednesday, October 16, 2024 9:30-10:30 am
Robinwood Professional Center
11110 Medical Campus Rd
Suite 122B (Yellow or Green Entrance)
Hagerstown, MD 21742
In person program begins at the same location Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 9:30 – 10:30 am and will continue weekly for 16-18 sessions. Followed by monthly sessions for 6 months.
To register call 301-790-8675
In Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus): Information Session Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1-2 pm
Meritus Medical Plaza (North End)
13620 Crayton Blvd
Community Room
Hagerstown, MD 21742
In person program begins at the same location Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 1-2 pm and will continue weekly for 16-18 sessions. Followed by monthly sessions for 6 months.
To register call 301-790-8675
Virtual DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus): In person Information Session and class material pick up Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:30 pm
Meritus Health Howell Rd
1799 Howell Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Virtual program then begins on ZOOM starting Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 7-8 pm and will continue weekly for 16-18 sessions. Followed by monthly sessions for 6 months.
To register call 301-790-8675
Online HALT DPP – Prevent T2 (Washington County Health Department): Online Information Session Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm; Online meetings begin Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 7:00 – 7:30pm
Online program begins on Monday, January 13, 2025, then meetings begin Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 7-7:30 pm and will continue weekly for 16-18 sessions. Followed by monthly sessions for 6 months.
To register, call 240-313-3302.
