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National Diabetes Prevention Program
Stored: National Diabetes Prevention Program
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Top Organization | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Creation Legislation | Public Health Service Act |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The National Diabetes Prevention Program aims to reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes by scaling evidence-base lifestyle interventions nationwide for individuals at high risk. |
| Program Start | 2010 |
| Initial Funding | $10 million |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is a nationwide initiative led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services, established to translate the findings of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) into a scalable public health effort.
Launched in 2010, the National DPP promotes a year-long lifestyle change program—focused on 5-7% weight loss and 150 minutes of weekly physical activity—to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes, leveraging a growing network of over 1,800 recognized organizations to reach millions at risk across diverse communities.
Goals
- Reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes by delivering the DPP’s lifestyle intervention to at least 1 million eligible U.S. adults by 2025.
- Increase access to CDC-recognized programs, targeting underserved populations with high prediabetes prevalence.
- Achieve sustainable health improvements, aiming for participants to maintain a 5-7% weight loss and 150 minutes of weekly activity post-program.
Organization
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is administered by the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation, which oversees program recognition, quality standards, and data collection via the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP). It operates as a public-private partnership, with delivery organizations—such as health departments, YMCAs, and employers—implementing the curriculum locally.
Funding comes from CDC appropriations, starting with $10 million in 2010, supplemented by partner contributions and reimbursement models like Medicare’s Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) since 2018. Governance involves CDC oversight and stakeholder collaboration through the National DPP Customer Service Center. The program’s leader holds the title of Director of the Division of Diabetes Translation, currently Ann Albright, Ph.D., who has guided its expansion.
Partners
History
The National DPP was established in 2010 under the authority of the Public Health Service Act, spurred by the DPP’s 2002 findings that lifestyle changes could reduce diabetes risk by 58%. It originated from a congressional mandate in the Affordable Care Act to create a national prevention framework, with initial pilots led by the CDC and partners like the YMCA. Key milestones include the 2016 Medicare coverage decision for the MDPP, effective 2018, and recognition of over 1,800 delivery sites by 2023. The program has evolved to include virtual and telehealth options, with plans to expand coverage and equity through 2030, supported by ongoing federal and private investment.
Funding
The National DPP began with $10 million in CDC funding in 2010, authorized through congressional appropriations under the Affordable Care Act’s Prevention and Public Health Fund. Funding has grown incrementally, reaching $32.9 million annually by 2023, with additional support from private insurers and Medicare reimbursement starting in 2018. As an ongoing program, it has no end date, with sustained financing from federal budgets, partner cost-sharing, and payer models aiming to cover 500,000 Medicare beneficiaries by 2026. Budget details reflect a mix of public grants and scalable reimbursement systems.
Implementation
The program is implemented through a network of CDC-recognized organizations delivering a year-long curriculum in group settings, online, or via telehealth, following DPP protocols. Methods include trained lifestyle coaches facilitating 16 weekly sessions followed by monthly maintenance, tracked via the DPRP for quality assurance. Rollout began with pilot sites in 2010, scaling nationwide by 2018 with Medicare integration, and continues without a defined end, aiming for broad adoption across public and private sectors. Strategies prioritize accessibility, equity, and data-driven adjustments to reach high-risk populations.
Related
External links
- https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/
- https://nccd.cdc.gov/DDT_DPRP/
- wikipedia:National Diabetes Prevention Program