UCLA DPP provides education, encouragement, and the tools necessary to help individuals reach their health goals.
About the Program
Through a collaboration with the Healthy Campus Initiative and UCLA Recreation's FITWELL, the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is offered for students, faculty, staff, and UCLA Health System patients. UCLA DPP follows the guidelines for National Diabetes Prevention Programs, using a CDC-approved curriculum, trained lifestyle coaches, and group support over the course of a year.
Participants meet in a classroom setting for an hour once a week for the first three months, biweekly (every other week), for the next three months, and once a month for the last six months.
The Prevent T2 curriculum includes basic information on nutrition, ways to increase physical activity, stress management techniques, and ideas to stay motivated. For program details and how to apply, please visit the Diabetes Prevention Program website.
Scheduling
For more information about DPP, or to enroll in an upcoming class, contact us at dpp@recreation.ucla.edu or 310-794-6181.
Eligibility
- At least 18 years old;
- BMI of 25 or greater; (Individuals of Asian descent may have a BMI of 23 or greater);
AND one of the following:
- Past diagnosis of gestational diabetes
- A blood test with a prediabetes diagnosis in the last year
- A score of 5 or greater according to the Risk Test
What to Bring
- Bruin Card
Location
Classes are currently offered virtually via Zoom.
For in person cohorts, classes are held at the John Wooden Center and participants may park in Visitor parking in Lot 4 for a small fee.