Diabetes Prevention Programs
An estimated 96 million US adults—greater than 1 in 3 adults in the US— and 34.1% of the adult population in Pennsylvania have prediabetes. With prediabetes, blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. People with prediabetes are at high risk for type 2 diabetes (the most common type of diabetes), heart disease, and stroke.
Type 2 diabetes can usually be delayed or prevented with health behavior changes. A 5 to 7 percent of weight loss can lead to diabetes prevention. The 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. The year-long program, held locally or virtually and facilitated by a trained coach, teaches members how to modify their lifestyle habits through problem-solving and coping techniques.
Class Details
16 one-hour core sessions followed by 6 monthly sessions delivered over the course of the year. Classes are held locally, virtually, or a hybrid model.
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DPP Supplier |
Contact Information |
Line of Business |
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Temple Hospital |
215-707-7247
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Medicaid Medicare |
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Health Promotion Council (HPC) |
215-608-1477
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Medicaid |
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center |
814-534-6800
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Medicaid |
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The Sight Center of Northwest PA
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814-455-0995 |
Medicaid |
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Wright Center Medical Group |
570- 383-9934 |
Medicaid |
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YMCA of Delaware |
302-572-9622 |
Medicare |
HPP Supportive Activities
Wellness Activities
- The HPP Wellness Partners team offers fitness and wellness classes in-person and virtually. These classes include dancing, yoga, aerobics, tai chi and more. All events are open to the public at no cost. Visit HPPlans.com/WellnessPartners to learn more.
- In-person classes are held at the Community Wellness Center at 6232 Market Street in Philadelphia
- HPP offers several nutrition and healthy eating online self-management tools.
Fitness Benefit
- Exercise is an important step to a healthier life. Health Partners members can receive a fitness club membership at no cost. Please visit HPPPlans.com/fitness to learn more.
HPP Rewards
- Encourage your patients to visit the Member Rewards Programs to learn about rewards for completing healthy activities throughout the year.
Other Resources:
- CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program
- CMS’ Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model
- Prevent Diabetes STAT (screen, test, act today) Toolkit: Another initiative to prevent diabetes—the Prevent Diabetes STAT between the American Medical Association and the CDC—aims to inform health care providers and the public about the importance of preventing type 2 diabetes. Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/diabetes/prevent-diabetes-stat to learn more.
