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The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a 1-year lifestyle change program based on research led by the National Institutes of Health.  DPP is designed for non-diabetic, overweight individuals ages 18 and older who have pre-diabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes. This program provides education, encouragement, and the tools necessary to help individuals reach their health goals.

• DPP utilizes a CDC approved curriculum, trained lifestyle coaches, and group support over the course of a year. The hour-long classes are held once a week for the first three months, biweekly (every other week) for the next three months, and once a month for the last six months. 
• The group sessions create a space for participants to discuss problem-solving strategies for overcoming common challenges to sustaining weight loss. 
• DPP also focuses on self-monitoring of diet and physical activity and helps to build self-efficacy for maintaining lifestyle changes.
• The curriculum includes information on nutrition, ways to increase physical activity, stress management techniques, and ideas to stay motivated
• This program is free to participants and is available to UCR faculty and staff