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.
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:
- Learn about the effect of type 2 diabetes on your workforce.
- Learn how the National DPP lifestyle change program reduces the effect of type 2 diabetes.
- Review the evidence behind the National DPP lifestyle change program.
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.
- Learn about the positive outcomes other organizations have experienced.
- Calculate the National DPP's value to your organization.
- 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.
- Talk to your health plan representative or insurance broker about coverage.
- Follow this step-by-step guide for implementing the National DPP lifestyle change program.