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Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP) in the Community

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Eligibility:

Criteria are broader than just prediabetes and can be referenced on this CDC page. Eligibility will be discussed with patients upon enrollment.

Program Structure:

Year-long 1-hour group classes that meet weekly for 6 months and then monthly to discuss lifestyle change.

Cost:

Minimal to zero dollars for eligible patients with qualifying insurances.

Outcomes:

Participants in the DPP and DPPOS trials were 34-58% less likely to develop diabetes after 10 years through 5-7% weight loss.

Referral Community Resources:

Use ".IMADPPENGLISH" or ".IMADPPSPANISH" in the AVS.