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Diabetes Prevention Programs

An estimated 96 million US adults—greater than 1 in 3 adults in the US— and 34.1% of the adult population in Pennsylvania have prediabetes. With prediabetes, blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. People with prediabetes are at high risk for type 2 diabetes (the most common type of diabetes), heart disease, and stroke.

Type 2 diabetes can usually be delayed or prevented with health behavior changes. A 5 to 7 percent of weight loss can lead to diabetes prevention.  The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is an evidence-based year-long lifestyle change program to help participants at risk for type 2 diabetes adopt sustainable, healthy lifestyle choices and achieve weight loss. The year-long program, held locally or virtually and facilitated by a trained coach, teaches members how to modify their lifestyle habits through problem-solving and coping techniques.

Class Details

16 one-hour core sessions followed by 6 monthly sessions delivered over the course of the year. Classes are held locally, virtually, or a hybrid model. 

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DPP Supplier

Contact Information

Line of Business

Temple Hospital

215-707-7247

https://www.templehealth.org/services/population-health/diabetes-prevention-education/diabetes-prevention-program

 

Medicaid

Medicare

Health Promotion Council (HPC)

215-608-1477
hpcpa.org

 

Medicaid

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

814-534-6800
https://www.conemaugh.org/diabetes-care/diabetespreventionprogram

 

Medicaid

The Sight Center of Northwest PA

 

814-455-0995
https://www.sightcenternwpa.org/services/type-2-could-be-you/

Medicaid

Wright Center Medical Group

570- 383-9934
https://thewrightcenter.org/

Medicaid

YMCA of Delaware

302-572-9622
www.ymcade.org/preventdiabetes

Medicare

HPP Supportive Activities

Wellness Activities

  • The HPP Wellness Partners team offers fitness and wellness classes in-person and virtually. These classes include dancing, yoga, aerobics, tai chi and more. All events are open to the public at no cost. Visit HPPlans.com/WellnessPartners to learn more.
    • In-person classes are held at the Community Wellness Center at 6232 Market Street in Philadelphia

Fitness Benefit

  • Exercise is an important step to a healthier life. Health Partners members can receive a fitness club membership at no cost. Please visit HPPPlans.com/fitness to learn more.

HPP Rewards

  • Encourage your patients to visit the Member Rewards Programs to learn about rewards for completing healthy activities throughout the year.

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