Diabetes Prevention Program
- Eisenhower Medical Center, Probst Building
- By Appointment Only
In this Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognized Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), participants learn ways to:
- Eat healthy
- Increase physical activity
- Problem solve
- Reduce stress
- Lose at least 5 to 9% of starting weight
REQUIRED Eligibility:
- 12-month commitment
- Be at least 18 years old; and
- BMI = 25 or greater (= 23 for Asian) and have no previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Have a blood test result in the prediabetes range within the past year:
- Hemoglobin A1c of 5.7-6.4% or
- Fasting plasma glucose of 100-125 mg/dl
This is a 12-month commitment to a program designed for people with prediabetes. Your lifestyle coach and other group members can help you succeed!
Please discuss with your provider to order a fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c to see if you qualify.
For more information, please contact Marielena Cid, MSN, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, Diabetes Education Services Manager, at the phone number or email listed below.
- All community members are invited to participate.
- For more information, please call 760-837-8718 or email us at MCid@EisenhowerHealth.org
