1. Diabetes Prevention Program
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2. What is the Diabetes Prevention Program?
CDC evidence based program
DPP is an in-person or digital based lifestyle change program, developed by the CDC
DPP is led by a trained, certified lifestyle coach
Individuals learn the necessary skills to lose weight and increase physical activity
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3. Diabetes Prevention Program Main Emphasis
3 Key lifestyle changes:
Maintain a healthy weight
Lose 5 to 7% body weight
Get physically active
150 minutes of moderate intensity
Eat a healthy diet
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4. Program Basics
The standardized curriculum is recognized by the CDC, and is a year-long behavior-change program:
First 6 months –  16 weekly hour-long sessions
Second 6 months – Monthly hour-long sessions
The curriculum covers an array of topics:
Be a Fat and Calorie Detective
Move Those Muscles
Healthy Eating and Identifying Substitutions
You Can Manage Stress
Problem Solving and Planning Ahead
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5. Qualifications Participants must be 18 years or older
Body Mass Index (BMI) must be 24 or higher
Covered under participating health plan with active coverage
A non-diagnosis of Diabetes
And one of the following:
A1c between 5.7 and 6.4
Fasting Blood Glucose between
Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes during a previous pregnancy
Score 9 or higher on the CDC’s risk quiz
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6. Availability of the DPP
The DPP is available to Self-Funded/ASO Groups as a benefit
The DPP is a voluntary program
Subscribers and dependents (Qualified) may participate
The DPP is available at no cost to the member
Participants must sit out a year after completing, or terminating the program
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7. Approved Vendor - Solera Health
Member is referred to Florida Blue’s DPP vendor (Solera Health).
Members may call directly to Solera Health between 9am to 9pm EST Monday through Friday
Members can also be referred to to complete the minute quiz and enroll online
Member meets program criteria and is referred to downstream provider for enrollment.
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8. New Vendor! YMCA
Member is referred to Florida Blue’s DPP vendor (YMCA).
Members may call directly to their local YMCA to enroll into the DPP
Member is enrolled into a local class
Onsite Classes Available (minimum participation requirements apply)
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