National Diabetes Prevention Program
The CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is OWN’s lifestyle change program that was developed specifically for people who have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, but who do not already have diabetes.
What is prediabetes?
1 in 3 U.S. adults has prediabetes. Having prediabetes means your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal—but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes. Prediabetes can often be reversed by making the types of changes you can learn about in National DPP.
Does National DPP really work?
Research shows that CDC-recognized lifestyle change program participants who lost 5-7% of their body weight and added 150 minutes of exercise per week cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 58% (71% for people over 60 years old).
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What should I expect?
his lifestyle change program is not a fad diet or an exercise class. And it’s not a quick fix. It’s a year-long program focused on long-term changes and lasting results. A year might sound like a long commitment, but learning new habits, gaining new skills, and building confidence takes time.
What is the time commitment?
The program runs for 1 year. During the first 6 months of the program, you will meet about once a week. During the second 6 months, you’ll meet once or twice a month.
How do I join?
Take a short quiz to find out if this program is for you. If you score 5 or higher, that means you are likely to have prediabetes and a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In most cases, a score of 5 or higher means National DPP is a program from which you may benefit. Make sure to enter in your contact information so that we can contact you about joining National DPP or provide you with additional information.
National Diabetes Prevention Program
The CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is OWN’s lifestyle change program that was developed specifically for people who have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, but who do not already have diabetes.
OWN’s lifestyle change program is a structured program—in person or online—developed specifically to prevent type 2 diabetes. It is designed for people who have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, but who do not already have diabetes.
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