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

Online HALT DPP – Prevent T2 (Washington County Health Department): Online Information Session Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm; Online meetings begin Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from  7:00 – 7:30pm

Online program  begins on Monday, June 16, 2025, then meetings begin Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 7-7:30 pm and will continue weekly for 16-18 sessions. Followed by monthly sessions for 6 months. To register, call Lindsay Ridenour at 240-313-3302.

For upcoming In-Person and Virtual DPP classes call 301-790-8675.