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
Online HALT DPP (WCHD) : Information Session Monday, July 11, 2022 from 7-8 p.m.
Class starts July 18, 2022 – July 2023
there are 16 weekly sessions followed by 2 bi-weekly sessions then sessions are monthly for the last 6 months
Click here for more information or call Ashley at 301-790-8675 to register
In-Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus) : Sessions start Wednesday July 20, 2022 from 1:30 -2:30 p.m.
Robinwood Professional Center
11110 Medical Campus Rd, Suite 122B
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
In-Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus) : Information Session Wednesday July 27, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 12 Noon
Class starts August 3, 2022 11 a.m. – 12N
Elgin Station – 2nd floor
40 Elgin Blvd, 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
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
