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 and virtually (zoom or google meets) 

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

Upcoming Classes

WCHD is offering upcoming virtual DPP classes starting on the following dates:

Thursday, January 26 @ 6:30pm

Tuesday, March 17 @ 6:30pm

Wednesday, May 20 @7pm

To register for a WCHD DPP class please fill out this interest form here and a lifestyle coach will be in contact to provide more details and enroll you in the program.

For information on upcoming classes at Meritus Health, please email communityhealth@meritushealth.com.