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 Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9-10 am
Meritus Medical Plaza
13620 Crayton Blvd
Community Room
Hagerstown, MD 21742
In person program begins at the same location Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 9-10 am and will continue weekly for 16-18 sessions. Followed by monthly sessions for 6 months.
To register call Ashley at 301-790-8675
Online DPP – Prevent T2 (WCHD):
Information Session Monday, April 24, 2023, from 6-7pm; Online program begins Monday, May 1, 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
Online DPP – Prevent T2 (WCHD):
Information Session Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 7-8pm; Online program begins Monday, June 5, 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
