Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
What is the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)?
Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is an evidence-based year-long lifestyle change program to help participants at risk for type 2 diabetes adopt sustainable, healthy lifestyle choices and achieve weight loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
DPP Patient Journey
Step 1
Receive DPP referral from provider, community organization, or self-referral
Step 2
- Complete screening call with Brancati Center staff
- Enroll in yearlong program
Step 3
First 6 months: 20 weekly group sessions
Last 6 months: 13 biweekly group sessions
Goals: >150 minutes of physical activity per week and improved nutrition
Last 6 months: 13 biweekly group sessions
Goals: >150 minutes of physical activity per week and improved nutrition
Step 4
Program completion
Goal: 5-7% weight loss
Goal: 5-7% weight loss
Eligibility
To participate in the program, patients would need to meet these requirements:
- 18 years or older
- A body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher (23 or higher if Asian)
- Not diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Not pregnant
and patients must also meet one of these criteria:
A blood test that includes any of these results:
- Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7–6.4%
- Fasting plasma glucose: 100–125 mg/dL
- Two-hour plasma glucose (after a 75 g glucose load): 140–199 mg/dL
Criteria Overview
| Program Elements | Description |
| Eligibility | Age 18 or older, BMI 25 or greater (23 or greater if Asian) |
| Setting | Group of approximately 15 participants |
| Interventionist | CDC-trained Lifestyle Coach |
| Location | Various community- based sites or distance learning via Zoom. View our program locations. |
| Sessions | Sessions last 60 minutes and occur weekly for months 1-6, biweekly for months 7-12. 33 total sessions focused on healthy nutrition, physical activity, weight loss, and long-term behavior change. |
| Program Goals | 150 min/week or more of physical activity, weight loss of at least 5% |
| Oversight | CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program |
Program Benefits
DPP can reduce patient chances of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for individuals aged 60 and older) compared to usual care.
What does it offer patients?
Program offers:
- CDC approved curriculum
- Specially trained lifestyle coach
- Group support
- Tools to track nutrition, physical activity, and weight and to manage stress
Program Goals
Goals of the program include:
- At least 5% weight loss
- At least150 minutes/week of physical activity
- HbA1c reduction of 0.2% or greater
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