Lifestyle Change Program Resources for Employers

Key points

  • The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program helps people prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
  • Find out how employers can implement it to support their workforce.
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How employers can adopt the National DPP

The National DPP lifestyle change program follows a yearlong evidence-based curriculum and is led by a trained Lifestyle Coach. Participants learn new skills, set goals, and receive group support.

Below is a checklist to guide you through offering the National DPP lifestyle change program as a covered benefit.

Discover

Discover how type 2 diabetes is affecting your organization:

Decide

Learn how you can reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes by covering the National DPP lifestyle change program. Next, decide whether the program is right for your organization as a covered benefit.

  1. Learn about the other organizations have experienced.
  2. Calculate the National DPP's .
  3. Decide whether you want to cover the National DPP as a health or wellness benefit.

Act

Take the first steps to adopting and implementing the program.

  1. or insurance broker about coverage.
  2. for implementing the National DPP lifestyle change program.
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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Diabetes