Diabetes Prevention Program

Curriculum

The Prevent DiabetesT2 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.

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 program handouts .

CDC APPROVED CURRICULUM

SESSIONS: Months 1-6

Session 1: Welcome to the National Diabetes Prevention Program
Session 2: Be a Fat and Calorie Detective
Session 3: Three Ways to Eat Less Fat and Fewer Calories
Session 4: Healthy Eating
Session 5: Move Those Muscles
Session 6: Being Active - A way of Life
Session 7: Tip the Calorie Balance
Session 8: Take Charge of What's Around You
Session 9: Problem Solving
Session 10: Four Keys to Healthy Eating Out
Session 11: Talk Back to Negative Thoughts
Session 12: The Slippery Slope of Lifestyle Change
Session 13: Jump Start Your Activity Plan
Session 14: Make Social Cues Work for You
Session 15: You Can Manage Stress
Session 16: Ways to Stay Motivated

SESSIONS: Months 7-12
Session 1: Welcome to Sessions 7-12
Session 2: Fats - Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans Fat
Session 3: Food Preparation and Recipe Modificaiton
Session 4: Healthy Eating - Taking it One Meal at a Time
Session 5: Healthy Eating with Variety and Balance
Session 6: More Volume, Fewer Calories
Session 7: Staying on Top of Physical Activity
Session 8: Stepping up to Physical Activity
Session 9: Balance Your Thoughts for Long-Term Maintenance
Session 10: Handling Holidays, Vacations, and Special Events
Session 11: Preventing Relapse
Session 12: Stress and Time Management
Session 13: Heart Health
Session 14: A Closer Look at Type 2 Diabetes
Session 15: Final Session: Looking Back and Looking Forward