Description:
The FREE National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a 12-month evidence-based lifestyle change program delivered virtually via your mobile phone or computer through Google Meets. It can help people cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half.
Participants work with a lifestyle coach in a group setting to receive a 1-year lifestyle change program that meets weekly for 16 weeks (core), then once a month for 8 months (post-core). Participants will learn to:
- Prevent Diabetes
- Lose weight
- Reduce risk of heart disease
- Improve their energy
- Develop healthy lifestyle behaviors
The NDPP is a private secure experience that includes:
- 26 lessons over 12 months
- Weekly 1 hour virtual lessons for initial 4 months followed by monthly lessons
- (a list of topics covered in this program go to https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/pdf/Curriculum_TOC.pdf )
- Online community to share your experiences with other peers in your group
- Lifestyle Coach to lead your program and give you personal feedback throughout 12-month program
- Physical activity tracking, food tracking and weight tracking
- A free scale to track your weight (if needed) and lifestyle aids to support healthy nutrition and exercise.
Eligibility requirements:
Participants must be 18 years old or older, have prediabetes (A1C of 5.7-6.4) or be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and have a BMI of 25 or greater.
Take this prediabetes screening test to see if you are at risk for developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Find a Class
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
Fill out the interest form below and a lifestyle coach will reach out you to enroll you in an upcoming class.
