NTTAC
NATIONAL TRAINING &
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER

The NDPP brings together partners from the private and public sectors to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. To support Health Centers (HC) who serve at risk populations, the International Pre-Diabetes Center has partnered with the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) to support HCs to implement the NDPP with Training and Technical Assistance at no cost to HCs.

The purpose of the Partnership is to make it easier for people with prediabetes to participate in evidence-based, affordable, and high-quality lifestyle change programs to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes and improve their overall health.

To learn more about the National DPP, please visit National Diabetes Prevention Program | CDC.

The National DPP works to make it easier for people with prediabetes to participate in an affordable, high-quality lifestyle change program to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes and improve their overall health. Through the NDPP, partner organizations are able to: • Deliver the CDC-recognized lifestyle change program nationwide • Ensure quality and adherence to proven standards • Train community organizations to offer the lifestyle change program effectively • Increase referrals to and participation in the CDC-recognized lifestyle change program • Increase coverage by employers and public and private insurers To learn more about the National DPP, please visit National Diabetes Prevention Program | CDC.

The lifestyle change program has a duration of at least one year. The lifestyle change program must begin with an initial 6-month phase during which a minimum of 16 weekly sessions are offered over a period lasting at least 16 weeks and not more than 26 weeks. Each session must be of a sufficient duration to convey the session content (approximately one hour).

The initial six-month phase must be followed by a second six-month phase consisting of at least one session delivered each month (for a minimum of six sessions). CDC-recognized organizations wishing to deliver additional sessions (going beyond the minimum requirement of one session each month) are encouraged to do so, as this may be beneficial to participants needing additional support. Each session must be of a sufficient duration to convey the session content (approximately one hour).

If a CDC-recognized organization is also a Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) supplier, an additional 12 months of on-going maintenance sessions are required to be offered to MDPP beneficiaries, only. The additional 12 months consists of four sessions that should be offered one-per-quarter (approximately one hour in length each).

The program is designed for people 18 years or older who have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, but do not already have type 2 diabetes. Eligibility is typically determined through blood tests or risk assessments.

The National DPP is a year-long program that includes:

• At least 16 weekly sessions during the first 6 months

• At least 6 monthly sessions during the second 6 months

• Group support (recommended group size of 10-25 participants)

• Trained Lifestyle Coaches leading the sessions

• A CDC-approved curriculum focused on healthy eating and physical activity

Participants receive:

• CDC-approved curriculum

• Support from a trained lifestyle coach

• Group support

• Tools to track nutrition, physical activity, and weight

• Stress management techniques

Health centers can apply to become with IPDC for CDC-recognized provider of the National DPP. IPDC helps Health centers review the CDC's assessment questions and ensure they have the capacity to deliver the program effectively.

Benefits include:

• Complementing existing health improvement efforts

• Increasing visibility and credibility through CDC recognition

• Joining a national prevention effort

• Expanding reach in the community