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, September 20, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 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 Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 1:30-2:30pm, and will continue weekly for 16 sessions, followed by biweekly and monthly support sessions.
To register call Ashley at 301-790-8675
*FULLY BOOKED* Virtual DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus): In Person Information Session & Material Pick Up Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Robinwood Professional Center
11110 Medical Campus Rd
Suite 122B (Yellow or Green Entrance)
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Virtual program begins on ZOOM starting Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 6:30-7:30pm, and will continue weekly for 16 sessions, followed by bi-weekly and monthly support sessions.
In Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus): Information Session Thursday, October 5, 2023 9 – 10 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 Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 9 – 10 am, and will continue weekly for 16 sessions, followed by biweekly and monthly support sessions.
To register call Ashley at 301-790-8675
In Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus): Information Session Tuesday, October 17, 2023 1 – 2 pm
Meritus Medical Plaza North
13620 Crayton Blvd
Community Education Room
Hagerstown, MD 21742
In person program begins at the same location Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 1 – 2pm, and will continue weekly for 16 sessions, followed by biweekly and monthly support sessions.
To register call Ashley at 301-790-8675
Virtual DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus): In Person Information Session & Material Pick Up Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Robinwood Professional Center
11110 Medical Campus Rd
Suite 122B (Yellow or Green Entrance)
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Virtual program begins on ZOOM starting Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 6:30-7:30pm, and will continue weekly for 16 sessions, followed by bi-weekly and monthly support sessions.
To register call Ashley at 301-790-8675
In Person DPP – Prevent T2 (Meritus): Information Session Thursday, October 19, 2023 6 – 7 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 Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 6 – 7 pm, and will continue weekly for 16 sessions, followed by biweekly and monthly support sessions.
To register call Ashley at 301-790-8675
