THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (DPP)
What is the Diabetes Prevention Program?
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a 12-month, evidence-based lifestyle change program designed to help you prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this program focuses on making realistic, sustainable changes to your daily habits.
You will learn how to:
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Eat healthier without giving up the foods you love
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Increase your physical activity
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Lose a modest amount of weight (5–7%)
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Build habits that last a lifetime
Who Should Join?
You may qualify for the program if you:
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Are age 18 or older
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Have been told you have prediabetes
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Have a high score on a diabetes risk test
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Are overweight or have a BMI ≥ 25 (≥23 if Asian)
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Have a history of gestational diabetes
Not sure if you qualify? Get screened—it only takes a few minutes.
Get Screened for the Next Cohort
Screening helps us determine if this program is the right fit for you.
Screening includes:
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Risk questionnaire
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Height, weight, and BMI
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Optional A1c test
What to Expect
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👥 Small group sessions
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🧑⚕️ Trained lifestyle coach
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📊 Track your progress
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🤝 Ongoing support
Participants meet regularly in a supportive group setting to learn, share, and stay motivated throughout the program.
📍 Location: UNC Health Wayne Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Health
208 Cox Blvd, | Suite 101
Goldsboro, NC
🕕 Time: To be determined
💲 Cost: Currently offered at no cost (grant-supported)
Program Structure
🗓️ Weekly Sessions (Months 1–6)
Build a strong foundation with weekly classes focused on:
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Nutrition
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Physical activity
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Behavior change
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Stress management
🔄 Biweekly Sessions (Months 7–9)
Continue building consistency with:
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Overcoming plateaus
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Staying active
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Adapting to life changes
📆 Monthly Sessions (Months 10–12)
Maintain long-term success with:
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Preventing setbacks
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Improving sleep
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Maintaining healthy habits
Track Your Progress
We help you monitor your progress in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
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⚖️ Weekly weigh-ins (private and supportive)
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📱 Track physical activity and nutrition
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🎯 Set realistic, achievable goals
🧪 A1c Monitoring
Your blood sugar (A1c) is checked at key points during the program:
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Beginning (Baseline)
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Midpoint (around Session 13)
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End of Program
This allows you to clearly see how your lifestyle changes are improving your health over time.
You’re Not Alone
You’ll receive support from a trained lifestyle coach and a group of individuals working toward similar goals.
“This is not a quick fix—it’s a long-term investment in your health.”