Curriculum and Handouts

The lifestyle change program curriculum emphasizes self-monitoring, self-efficacy, and problem-solving; provides for coach feedback; includes participant materials to support program goals; and calls for participant weigh-ins to track progress.

All curricula used for CDC-recognized lifestyle change programs must be backed by science and:

• Emphasize the overarching goal of preventing type 2 diabetes
• Focus on making lasting lifestyle changes, rather than simply completing the curriculum
• Build up to moderate changes in diet and physical activity that lead to 5% to 7% weight loss in the first 6 months
• Discuss strategies for self-monitoring of diet and physical activity, building participant self-efficacy and social support to maintain lifestyle changes, and problem-solving to overcome common weight loss, physical activity, and healthy eating challenges
• Weigh participants at each session
• Provide participant materials to support program goals
• If you are using the CDC National DPP curriculum from 2012, please read the terms and conditions [PDF – 313KB].

Learn more about curriculum requirements in the CDC Recognition Program Standards and Operating Procedures [PDF – 727 KB].

Questions about the PreventT2 curriculum? Check the Frequently Asked Questions.

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The CDC-developed curriculum provides a facilitator’s guide and participant handouts—all ready to download and print.

It includes a handy preparation checklist with materials needed and tasks to do before participants arrive, as they arrive, and after each session. A lifestyle coach brief for each session outlines objectives and key messages. And step-by-step presentation instructions make it easy for lifestyle coaches to facilitate discussions and activities.

The curriculum also offers tips on tailoring the sessions to meet participants’ needs and preferences, including cultural considerations.

The CDC-developed curriculum is available in English and Spanish.

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The PreventT2 curriculum is based on the original 2002 DPP trial and follow-up studies. It promotes modest weight loss (5-7%) and increased physical activity through a 12 month lifestyle change program and also reflects new literature on self-efficacy, physical activity, and diet. There are 26 modules. In order to achieve CDC recognition, your program must complete at least 22 of these modules. Please see the chart below for details.

First six months of program

You must present all 16 of these modules within the first six months. Introduction to the Program must come first. Otherwise, there is no required order. However, we recommend that you present the next six modules in the order listed, since they provide the foundation upon which the rest of the curriculum is based and we recommend presenting Stay Motivated to Prevent T2  at the six-month mark.

CDC also has developed short interactive modules you can send participants to motivate them to stay with the program. View the modules here.

Participant materials and handouts

Materials and handouts consists of the participant schedule, tools to assist with tracking food, fitness, and weight, and additional resources. Click here to view or download the supplemental handouts.

Last six months of program

You must present at least six of these 10 modules during the last six months. Prevent T2—for Life! must come last. Otherwise, there is no required order.

El currículo “Prevenga el T2” se basa en el estudio original del DPP en el 2002, así como en otros estudios de seguimiento. El currículo promueve la pérdida modesta de peso (5-7%) y el aumento de la actividad física a través de un programa de 12 meses de cambios de estilo de vida. También refleja la nueva literatura sobre la auto-eficacia, la actividad física y la selección de alimentos saludables. Está diseñado para personas que estén en riesgo de tener diabetes tipo 2 .También es para personas con prediabetes.

El programa “Prevenga el T2” tiene 26 módulos. Para que su organización logre el reconocimiento de los CDC, su programa debe completar al menos 22 sesiones. Cada uno de los 26 módulos tiene un “Manual del instructor” y una “Guía del participante”.

Primeros seis meses del programa

Usted debe completar 16 módulos en los primeros 6 meses. La introducción al programa debe hacerse primero. Los otros módulos pueden ser administrados en el orden que le parezca más adecuado para los participantes de su grupo. Sin embargo, recomendamos que usted complete los siguientes 6 módulos en el orden indicado, ya que forman la base sobre la cual el resto del currículum está desarrollado. También recomendamos que complete “Continúe motivado para prevenir el T2” cuando se cumplan los 6 meses del programa.

Materiales y folletos para los participantes

Los materiales y folletos son los siguientes: la programación de los participantes, registros para la actividad física , lo que comen y beben y el peso, así como recursos adicionales. Pulse aquí para ver o descargar los folletos del programa.

Últimos seis meses del programa

Usted debe presentar al menos seis de estos 10 módulos durante los últimos seis meses del programa. El módulo “Prevenga el T2 por el resto de su vida” debe enseñarse al final. Por otra parte, no hay ningún otro orden específico para el resto de los módulos.

The curriculum documents below are for lifestyle coaches and organizations that will deliver a lifestyle change program in their community. The handouts are to be given to participants working with coaches in lifestyle change programs.

Before using the 2012 curriculum, please read the terms and conditions [PDF – 313KB] for using this curriculum.

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Los siguientes documentos del currículo son para los entrenadores de estilo de vida y las organizaciones que ofrecerán un programa de cambio de estilo de vida en su comunidad. Los folletos son los que deben darse a los participantes que trabajan con los entrenadores en los programas de cambio de estilo de vida. Antes de utilizar este currículo, por favor, lea los términos y condiciones [PDF – 313KB] para el uso de este currículo

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This section consist of materials and handouts for coaches and participants.

Lifestyle Coach Log [PDF-857KB]
Use the lifestyle coach log to record participants’ data for each session.

Fitness Log [PDF-438KB]
Participants must use their Fitness Log each day to track their minutes of activity (starting after the Track Your Activity module). The activity must be of at least a moderate pace. Participants must show their Fitness Log at the start of each session.

Food Log [PDF-2.1MB]
Participants are encouraged to use their Food Log to track their eating (starting after the Track Your Food module).

Weight Log [PDF-731KB]
At each session, weigh participants in private and tell them how much they weigh. Participants must record this number in their Weight Log.

Action Plan Journal [PDF-4.3MB]
Participants are encouraged to make a new action plan during each session and to try it at home.

Other Materials:

Program Meeting Schedule [PDF-445KB] – Program meeting schedule for participants

Quick Guide [PDF-3.9MB] – Tips to reach and stay at a healthy weight

Ready, Set, Quit! [PDF-3.8MB] – Tips for how to quit smoking

Certificate of Completion [PDF-445KB] – May be given to participants at the last session