Chicago CARES to Prevent Diabetes is expanding
to health care providers across Illinois!
If you live outside of Chicago, visit the Illinois CARES Find a Class tab to find a free online class now.
Could You Have Prediabetes?
One in every three adults living in the United States has prediabetes – and most don’t know it. You could be one of them.
1
Age
Are you 45 years of age or older?
2
Weight
Are you overweight?
3
Family
Have a family history of type 2 diabetes?
4
Activity
Are you physically active fewer than 3x/week?
5
Pregnancy
Ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or give birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds?
6
Blood Pressure
Do you have high blood pressure?
Take Charge Now
The Diabetes Prevention Program 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.
Don't Go It Alone
Join the free year-long Diabetes Prevention Program and gain access to:
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
“It brings me so much joy and happiness knowing that Chicago’s South Side residents have access to the resources they need to understand how to prevent diabetes.”
News
February 23, 2021
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February 17, 2021
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