Thank you for your interest in the Beat Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Joining a DPP is an investment in a healthy future.
What is a DPP? It’s a year-long, lifestyle change program for people with prediabetes that is:
- Proven to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- Delivered in-person, online, or sometimes as a combination of in-person and online meetings
Why is it a year-long program?
- In the first six months, you will:
- Meet weekly with your lifestyle coach and other program participants;
- Learn and put into practice healthy eating and physical activity skills; and
- Work towards a goal of 5-7% body weight loss.
- In the second six months, you will:
- Meet once per month with your lifestyle coach and other program participants; and
- Acquire knowledge and skills needed to maintain weight loss.
To be eligible for DPP, you cannot be diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or be currently pregnant.
To get started, please complete the form below. The information you share will be used to find a program that fits your needs. Although some questions are optional, more information will allow us to better connect you with potential providers.
You will receive a call or e-mail from a program in your area within a few weeks to determine program eligibility and to complete the enrollment process.
Read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the DPP program here.