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Diabetes Prevention Program

National Diabetes Prevention Program, Working together to prevent type 2 diabetes.

The Diabetes Prevention program is an evidence-based yearlong program for people who have prediabetes and are overweight or obese. This lifestyle change program helps participants to achieve a healthier lifestyle through diet, increased physical activity and weight loss. UTHSC Health HubS offer DPP classes free of charge. Call us at 901-448-1956 to learn more or sign up for an upcoming class. You can learn more about this program on the CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program website.

The Growing Threat of Prediabetes. 98 million American adults - more than 1 in 3 - have prediabetes. More than 8 in 10 adults with prediabetes don't know they have it.

Our next Uptown DPP classes are in January 2025:


Dates: Every Friday, starting January 8
Time: 10-11 am
Location: UTHSC Uptown Health Hub, 534 N. Second S.

Questions? Call us at 901-448-1956.

Register to attend in person.

Register to participate online.

 

The Diabetes Prevention Program also is available at our other hubs:


ShelbyCares on 3rd

Dates: Every Friday, starting January 10
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: ShelbyCares on 3rd, 3358 S. 3rdStreet

Questions? Call us at 901-448-8200

Register to attend in person.

Register to participate online.

 

UTHSC Health Hub - Hardin County

Dates: Every Wednesday, starting January 8
Time: 10-11 am
Location: 9380 TN-128, Savannah, TN

Questions? Call us at 731-252-3701.

Register to attend in person.

Register to participate online.

 

UTHSC Health Hub - Decatur County

Dates: Every Monday, starting January 6
Time: 10-11 am
Location: 425 W. Highland Street, Decatur, TN

Questions? Call us at 731-852-2831.

Register to attend in person.

Register to participate online.

 

Dec 4, 2024