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Diabetes Prevention Program

The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) helps adults with prediabetes lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes through healthy lifestyle changes and personalized support.

 

Get Prediabetes Support

Learn more about our Diabetes Prevention Program: Call (313) 876-8300.

Here you can learn about program eligibility, what to expect during the year-long program, calculate your risk and how you can get started.

Why choose Henry Ford Health's Diabetes Prevention Program?

Henry Ford Health's DPP is a program designed to help you make sustainable lifestyle changes that can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

Benefits of our program include:

  • Guidance from trained lifestyle coaches
  • Support from peers working toward similar health goals
  • Practical strategies for healthy eating, physical activity and long-term motivation
  • Convenient classes offered monthly, virtually and in person, through Henry Ford Health and community partnerships
  • Additional class options through our partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

What you should know about our Diabetes Prevention Program

Our Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a nationally recognized lifestyle change program approved by the CDC. Research has shown that healthy eating, increased physical activity and modest weight loss can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Participants work with a trained lifestyle coach and a group of peers to build healthy habits that support long-term wellness.

Learn more about our program, what it offers and who is eligible below:

  • What to expect during the program

    The Diabetes Prevention Program lasts one year and includes two phases:

    • Weekly classes during the first six months
    • Monthly classes during the second six months

    Throughout the program, participants learn skills related to:

    • Healthy eating
    • Increasing physical activity
    • Managing barriers and setbacks
    • Building lasting healthy habits
    • Staying motivated to achieve wellness goals

    Learn more about the program with this video:

  • Who is eligible for the program?

    To participate in the Diabetes Prevention Program, you must meet all the following requirements:

    • Be 18 years of age or older
    • Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, or 23 or higher for individuals of Asian descent
    • Have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
    • Not be pregnant

    In addition, you must meet at least one of the eligibility criteria outlined below:

    • Have had a recent blood test in the prediabetes range, which includes one of the following tests and results:
    • Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7–6.4% or
    • Fasting plasma glucose: 100–125 mg/dL or
    • Two-hour plasma glucose (after a 75 gm glucose load): 140–199 mg/dL
    • A doctor previously diagnosed you with gestational diabetes
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