Virtual Session Details
The Winter sessions will be held virtually via Zoom beginning March 26th.
Any enrollment after March 26th will be registered for the Summer Sessions.
Introduction Sessions
Discovery Session
March 26, 2026
Join us to learn the basics about the Diabetes Prevention Program!
We will discuss the program's background, structure, and the goals of the program.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Sign up to receive the Zoom link.
Measurements and Materials
April 2, 2026
After attending the discovery session, come to Case Western Reserve University's Community House to grab your program materials and get measurements taken to track your progress! More details will be provided at the discovery session.
Phase One: Session will be held once a week for the first 16 weeks
(Private Zoom link will be sent to those that register and attend the introduction sessions)
Session #1
April 9, 2026
Introduction to DPP:
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The basics of Type 2 Diabetes
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How to make an action plan
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Set goals and plan basic actions
Session #2
April 16, 2026
Track Your Food:
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Learn the importance of tracking your food intake to bring awareness to current nutritional habits
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How to track your food
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Reading nutrition labels
Session #3
April 23, 2026
Track Your Activity:
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The importance of tracking physical activity
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How to track your activity
Session #4
April 30, 2026
Eat Well to Prevent T2D:
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Learn how to properly eat to prevent or delay T2D
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How to build a healthy meal
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Learn the food groups
Session #5
May 7, 2026
Get Active:
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Benefits of physical activity
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Learn ways to become more active
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Planning your activity
Session #6
May 14, 2026
Energy In, Energy Out:
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Identify the link between calories and weight status
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Learn how to track calories consumed and burned
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How to burn more calories than you consume
Session #7
May 21, 2026
Get More Active:
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Purpose of getting more active
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Learn ways to be more physically active
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How to add detail to your activity tracking
Session #8
May 28, 2026
Eating to Support Your Health Goals:
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How to approach food positively
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How to control portion sizes to meet your goals
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How to enjoy foods in various ways
Session #9
June 4, 2026
Manage Stress:
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Causes of stress
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Connection between stress and T2D
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Ways to reduce stress
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Healthy ways to cope with stress
Session #10
June 11, 2026
Eat Well Away From Home:
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Identify factors that influence eating habits away from home
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How to form healthy eating habits away from home
Session #11
June 18, 2026
Managing Triggers:
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Unhealthy food shopping triggers and how to cope with them
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Unhealthy eating triggers and how to cope with them
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Triggers of sitting still and how to cope with them
Session #12
June 25, 2026
Stay Active to Prevent T2D:
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Identify benefits to staying active
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Identify challenges to staying active and ways to overcome them
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Reflect on your progress within the program
Session #13
July 2, 2026
Take Charge of Your Thoughts:
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Identify the difference between harmful and helpful thoughts
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How to replace harmful thoughts with helpful thoughts
Session #14
July 9, 2026
Get Back on Track:
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How to get back on track after a slip up by:
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Staying positive
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Using the five steps of problem solving
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Session #15
July 16, 2026
Get Support:
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Identify how to get support from:
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Family, friends, and coworkers
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Groups, clubs, and classes
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Healthcare and other professionals
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Session #16
July 23, 2026
Stay Motivated To Prevent T2D:
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Refection on how far you have come
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Identify the next steps
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SMART goal setting for the upcoming six months
Phase Two: Sessions will be held biweekly for two months
Session #17
August 6, 2026
When Weight Loss Stalls:
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Reasons why weight loss can stall
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How to start losing weight again
Session #18
August 20, 2026
Take a Movement Break:
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Identify a link between sitting and T2D
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Understand challenges of taking fitness breaks
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Ways to cope with fitness breaks
Session #19
September 3, 2026
Keep Your Heart Healthy:
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Why heart health matters
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How to keep your heart healthy
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How to limit your salt consumption and why this is important
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How to make healthy choices about fat
Session #20
September 17, 2026
Shop and Cook to Prevent T2D:
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Identifying foods that support your goals
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How to shop for healthful foods
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How to cook foods you enjoy in new ways
Session #21
October 1, 2026
Fine Time For Physical Activity:
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The benefits of being active
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Challenges of fitting in time for physical activity
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How to find time to be active
Phase Three: Sessions will be held once a month for three months
Session #22
October 29, 2026
Get Enough Sleep:
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Learn why sleep is important
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Identify challenges to getting enough sleep
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How to cope with challenges
Session #23
November 19, 2026
More about Carbs:
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The connection between carbs and Type 2 Diabetes
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The different types of carbohydrates
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A healthy mindset about carbs
Session #24
December 17, 2026
Prevent T2D For Life:
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Reflection on how far you have come
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How to continue implementing healthy lifestyle habits
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Set SMART goals for the next 6 months
Join Cleveland DPP
Click below to go to the sign up page to join the Cleveland DPP!