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, Washington County Health Department (WCHD), and the Washington County Commission on Aging (WCCOA).

Upcoming Classes

In-Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus) : Information Session Thursday October 6, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Class starts October 13, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Robinwood Professional Center
11110 Medical Campus Rd
Suite 122 B
Hagerstown, MD 21742
There are 16 weekly sessions followed by 2 bi-weekly sessions then sessions are monthly for the last 6 months
Click here to register or call Ashley at 301-790-8675

In-Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus) :
Class starts Thursday October 20, 2022 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
201 S Cleveland Ave
Hagerstown, MD, 21740
There are 16 weekly sessions followed by 2 bi-weekly sessions then sessions are monthly for the last 6 months
Click here to register or call Ashley at 301-790-8675

Virtual DPP – Prevent T2 (WCHD) :
Information Session Monday, January 9, 2023 from 6-7pm; Virtual program begins Monday, January 20, 2023
There are 16 weekly self-paced sessions followed by 2 bi-weekly sessions then sessions are monthly for the last 6 months. Participants will use the HALT platform for program access.
To register call Ashley at 301-790-8675

For Questions or to learn more about the National Diabetes Prevention Program contact Ashley Sanders at Ashley.Sanders@meritushealth.com or call 301-790-8675