Diabetes Prevention Program

What is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. People with prediabetes are at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the US have prediabetes. There are no clear symptoms of prediabetes, so you may not be aware you are at risk.

Do You Know Your Risk?
You are invited to participate in an information session and risk screening to learn more about a new program Wellness Services is launching to help employees prevent type 2 diabetes. You might be at risk for prediabetes if you have any or all of the following risk factors:

• BMI of 25 or above (23 for Asian Americans)
• A1c of 5.7-6.4 / Fasting glucose of 100-125 or previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes
• 45 years old or older and get little or no physical activity on a typical day

Diabetes Prevention Program — Prevent T2:
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a structured lifestyle change program to help you lose weight through eating healthier and being more physically active. Research has shown that participants who take part in programs like the DPP can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% and lose an average of 5-7% of their body weight. The DPP is a yearlong program delivered in a group environment by a specially trained lifestyle coach that will help you learn new skills, meet your goals, and gain confidence in making healthy lifestyle changes. The Core program meets one hour weekly for the first six months and transitions to the Maintenance program with monthly meetings for the last six months.

Join us for an Information Session

• Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Main Pavilion Conference Rooms B & C
• Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in Brazos Pavilion Conference Rooms B & C
• Friday, Dec. 14 from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Brazos Pavilion Conference Rooms B & C

Successful completion of the DPP meets DIY Health Track requirements for 2019 and 2020 and qualifies you for the lower medical plan premium in 2020 and 2021.