DPP takes 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. And the best part is, you will have the support you need through a year-long class to make the change permanent, including:
Without making a change, many people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years. We urge you to take advantage of this free program, avoid the hassle of pills and needles, and make a healthy lifestyle change for good.
Contact a community health care provider by phone or email to sign up for the next session of free DPP classes.
Contacta a la organización por teléfono o correo electrónico para inscribirte en la próxima clase gratuita de DPP.
Diabetes Prevention Program classes are hosted and run by our community partners across Illinois. More classes may become available in the future. Contact a local organization to find a class today!
Las clases del Programa de Prevención de la Diabetes son organizadas y administradas por nuestros socios comunitarios en todo el estado de Illinois. Es posible que haya más clases disponibles en el futuro. ¡Póngase en contacto con una organización local para encontrar una clase hoy!
Cari French
preventdiabetes@gwrymca.org
Abby Radcliffe
aradcliffe@team-iha.org
217-541-1178
Jamie Reynolds
jamier@ipha.org
217-522-7300
For DPP class information, please email:
occ@siumed.edu
Kim Litwiller
DPP@TCHD.net
309-929-0395
Phillip Jimenez
phillip@westcookymca.org
For additional class information, please find the CDC DPP provider directory HERE.
Kim Thro
kim.thro@gwrymca.org
314-421-8834
Contact to learn how employers can leverage the DPP program for employees
Abby Radcliffe
aradcliffe@team-iha.org
217-541-1178
Contact to learn how hospitals can become DPP providers.
Jamie Reynolds
jamier@ipha.org
217-522-7300
Contact to learn more about the network of pharmacies developing DPP programs.
Megan Williams
mwilliams@iphca.org
217-541-7463
Tracey Smith
tsmith@ipha.com
217-825-9181
Contact to find technical assistance and support in setting up a DPP program outside of Chicago.
Mindy McBee
mmcbee@mbgh.org
312-372-9378
Contact to learn more about employers offering DPP.
My name is María Ocampo Flores, I’m a resident of Back-of-the-Yards, mother of three and grandmother of two. Recently, due to health complications in my knees, I had to stop working. During a visit at Esperanza Health Clinic, my doctor told me about the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
This program has helped me better my health and my mood. Most of all, it has helped me to develop a healthier diet and become more informed about prediabetes. Since I began the program, I have made overcoming prediabetes, taking care of my health and weight my top goals. I enjoy the classes and the support given to program participants, as it’s an opportunity for us to empower ourselves and to be healthier.
