IPHI’s CARES initiatives work to support policies and systems that expand access to evidenced-based diabetes prevention and management programs in priority communities across Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois!
One in every three adults living in the United States has prediabetes – and most don’t know it. You could be one of them.
Are you 45 years of age or older?
Are you overweight?
Have a family history of type 2 diabetes?
Are you physically active fewer than 3x/week?
Ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or give birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds?
Do you have high blood pressure?
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) was designed with real people like you in mind. We understand that making a lifestyle change is difficult, even if you are ready to put in the work – that’s why we’re here.
Without making a change, many people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years.
DPP take the guess work out of how to make a meaningful lifestyle change, giving you resources to learn how to live a healthy life – for free.
Please Note: DPP classes have been affected differently by COVID-19, so please contact the organization directly to learn more about current classes and future class enrollment.
A trained lifestyle support coach to guide and encourage you
Support from other participants with the same goals as you
Weekly meetings for the first six months and monthly meetings for the second six months
Skills you need to lose weight, be more active, and manage stress
