The National Diabetes Prevention Program, or National DPP, is a partnership of public and private organizations working to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. The partners work to make it easier for people with prediabetes or at risk for type 2 diabetes to participate in evidence-based, affordable, and high-quality lifestyle change programs to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes and improve their overall health. A key part of the National DPP is the lifestyle change program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Hundreds of lifestyle change programs nationwide teach participants to make lasting lifestyle changes, like eating healthier, adding physical activity into their daily routine, and improving coping skills. To ensure high quality, CDC recognizes lifestyle change programs that meet certain standards and show they can achieve results. These standards include following an approved curriculum, facilitation by a trained lifestyle coach, and submitting data every 6 months to show that the program is having an impact. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/what-is-dpp.htm.

With support from the CDC, the Connecticut Department of Public Health works with health care organizations and community-based partners to increase access to and enrollment in lifestyle change programs to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

ew data will be available in January 2024.  This was last updated on February 3, 2023.