Prevention
Studies show that people with prediabetes who participate in a structured diabetes prevention program can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For that to happen, participants must lose weight (minimum 5 to 7 percent) by healthy eating and being physically active for 30 minutes or more on most days. The risk is reduced by 58 percent and 71 percent for people over 60 years old.
In addition, lifestyle changeprograms can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke associated withprediabetes and improve participants’ overall health.
The Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) maintains a national registry of organizationsthat offer quality, evidence-based Type 2 diabetes prevention programs. The programs are designedto help people at risk for Type 2 diabetes with healthy eating, activeliving, and weight reduction. All of these programs have agreed to use aCDC-approved curriculum that meets the duration, intensity, and reportingrequirements described in the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program Standards. [pdf]
Find a CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program near you.
Diabetes State Engagement Calls and Webinars
Organizations dedicated to implementing diabetes prevention programs are invited to participate in statewide teleconference calls and webinars. These are opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, sharing and problem solving.
For more information, please email diabetes@dshs.texas.gov.
DSHS Funded Areas
DSHS provides support to organizationsto provide quality, evidence-based diabetes prevention in communities across Texas.
City of El Paso Health Department
El Paso County
City of Houston Health Department
Harris County
City of Laredo Health Department
Webb County
City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
Bexar County
Northeast Texas Public Health District
Smith and Wood counties
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health-Houston)
Greater Houston area and South Texas
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UT Health-Tyler)
Camp, Cherokee, Smith, and Wood counties
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston County and Greater Houston area