Philadelphia Diabetes Prevention Collaborative
Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the United States has prediabetes.
90% of them don't even know they have this reversible disease.
It's Time to Take a Stand
Philadelphia Diabetes Prevention Collaborative
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) was created to address the increasing burden of type 2 diabetes. The Program focuses on behavior changes related to healthy eating and physical activity. Research has shown that its participants can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years of age).
With the support of the AMA and CDC, we established the Philadelphia Diabetes Prevention Collaborative (PDPC), a group of local stakeholders working to design multi-pronged public health efforts to prevent Type2 Diabetes.
Resources for...
Healthcare Professionals
- Learn more about the National Diabetes Prevention (DPP) lifestyle change progams
- Learn how and where to refer your patients
- Access resources to share with your colleagues and patients
Lifestyle Coaches
- Access resources to use as a certified Lifestyle Coach
- Network with other lifestyle coaches in the region
- Learn about how to become a lifesytle coach
Article Written by Tracey Romero of PhillyVoice Virtual Diabetes Prevention Programs Available During COVID-19 Pandemic
Research has shown that the National Diabetes Lifestyle Change program is even more effective than metformin, a medication often prescribed to help control high blood-sugar levels.
Programs are available virtually to keep your health on track during this pandemic.
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Want to Start Your Own Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program?
Join health care organizations across the country who are collaborating with the AMA and CDC to offer a National DPP lifestyle change program for their patients.
Visit the AMA DPP Cost Savings Calculator to estimate the health and economic benefits of offering the National DPP lifestyle change program.