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 positive outcomes other organizations have experienced.
  2. Calculate the National DPP's value to your organization.
  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. Talk to your health plan representative or insurance broker about coverage.
  2. Follow this step-by-step guide for implementing the National DPP lifestyle change program.
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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Diabetes