PREDIABETES: COULD IT BE YOU?
The Primary Goals of the National DPP
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PREVENT. Prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
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EMPOWER. Help participants build sustainable healthy behaviors.
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SUPPORT. Provide coach training and ongoing support
What is Prediabetes:
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Prediabetes is a serious health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
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Having prediabetes increases your risk of developing:
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Type 2 Diabetes • Heart Disease • Stroke
Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Prevented or Delayed
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Small, sustainable lifestyle changes can make a meaningful difference.
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Eat healthier • Be more active • Lose weight
Lifestyle Coaches Make the Difference
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Lifestyle Coaches do more than deliver a curriculum. They create an environment where participants feel supported, empowered, and capable of making meaningful changes.
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Through group facilitation, effective communication, behavior-change strategies, and ongoing support, Lifestyle Coaches help participants turn knowledge into sustainable actio
Become a Lifestyle Coach
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PIVOT X Coach Training is a CDC-approved training entity supporting Lifestyle Coaches and organizations delivering the National DPP.
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We prepare coaches with the knowledge, coaching skills, and facilitation strategies they need to confidently deliver high-quality National DPP lifestyle change programs.
Qualifications Criteria
The National DPP Lifestyle Change Program is for adults 18 years or older who have prediabetes or are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Participants must:
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Be 18 years or older
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Have a BMI ≥25 kg/m² (≥23 kg/m² if Asian American)
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Meet eligibility through a qualifying blood glucose/A1C test, previous gestational diabetes diagnosis, or the CDC Prediabetes Risk Test
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Not have a previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
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Not be pregnant at the time of enrollment
A healthcare professional may refer participants, but a referral is not required to participate in a CDC-recognized program.
Note: Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) eligibility requirements differ in some areas, including qualifying blood test results and acceptable methods for establishing eligibility.
