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.
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 online session of free DPP classes.
Please note: Not all organizations are offering online classes at this time. Organizations offering online classes are indicated below.
Contacta a la organización por teléfono o correo electrónico para inscribirte en la próxima clase gratuita de DPP.
Ten en cuenta que: Las organizaciones que ofrecen clases en línea se indican a continuación.
Diabetes Prevention Program classes are hosted and run by our community partners across the city of Chicago. Due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, some community partners are offering classes online. Click on the map below or scroll down to find an online class and then contact the community partner to register today!
Las clases del programa de prevención de la diabetes son organizadas y administradas por varias organizaciones alrededor de la ciudad de Chicago. Debido a las restricciones de distanciamiento social de COVID-19, algunas organizaciones están ofreciendo clases en línea. ¡Haz clic en el mapa que se encuentra a continuación para encontrar una clase en línea y registrarte!
Call to register
Jackie Medina
312-432-2763
*Se Ofrecen Clases en Línea*
Call or click to email to register
Lasheena Miller
773-388-1600 ext 2974
Call or click to email to register
Donielle Wells
312-567-5614
Call or click to email to register
Angela Ware
312-413-1725
Sheila Harmon
312-996-4656
*Online Classes Offered*
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.