The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) at the VCU Health Hub at 25th

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The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) - founded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - is a lifestyle change program helping individuals with prediabetes reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 

The DPP at the VCU Health Hub at 25th is a collaborative initiative organized by the VCU Pharmacy Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation and the VCU Health Dietetic Internship. By working with a trained lifestyle coach alongside a small, supportive group, participants can learn new skills, set and achieve goals and build healthy habits that can help prevent diabetes. According to the CDC, people with prediabetes who complete the program can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%, or 71% if they are over 60. 

The year-long program consists of 16 weekly sessions followed by 7 monthly sessions which focus on lifestyle changes such as healthy food choices, increasing physical activity and managing stress.

Curious if you qualify?

To participate, you must meet ALL 4 of these requirements:

1. Be 18 years or older.
2. Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher (23 or higher if you're an Asian American person).
3. Not be previously diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
4. Not be pregnant.

You'll also need to meet 1 of these requirements:

1. Had a blood test result in the prediabetes range within the past year (includes any of these tests and results):
   • Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7%–6.4%
   • Fasting plasma glucose: 100–125 mg/dL
   • 2-hour plasma glucose (after a 75g glucose load): 140–199 mg/dL.
2. Be previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
3. Received a high-risk result (score of 5 or higher) on the Prediabetes Risk Test.

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