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.
How it Works
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:
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- 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
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Make a Change
Don’t Wait!
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.
Find Support Near You
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!
Contact a Local Organization
Advocate Trinity Hospital
The Chicago Lighthouse
Call to register
Dr. Tricia Grant
312-447-3234
Meesa Royster
312-447-3234
Cook County Health
Erie Family Health Centers
Call to register
Jackie Medina
312-432-2763
*Se Ofrecen Clases en Línea*
Heartland Health Centers
Howard Brown Health
Call or click to email to register
Lasheena Miller
773-388-1600 ext 2974
Inner-City Muslim Action Network
Call or click to email to register
Heba Abdel-Latief
773-434-4626
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
Call or click to email to register
Donielle Wells
312-567-5614
Mile Square Health Center
Call or click to email to register
Angela Ware
312-413-1725
Sheila Harmon
312-996-4656
*Online Classes Offered*
Near North Health Service Corporation
Sinai Urban Health Institute
Universidad Popular
Meet María
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.