What to know
The PreventT2 curriculum is based on the original 2002 Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) trial and follow-up studies. It promotes modest weight loss (5%–7%) and increased physical activity through a 12-month lifestyle change program. It also reflects new literature on self-efficacy, physical activity, and diet. On this page, learn about curriculum requirements and download a CDC-developed curriculum in English.
Access the curriculum and handouts
There are 26 modules in the PreventT2 curriculum. To achieve CDC recognition for your National DPP lifestyle change program, you must complete at least 22 of these modules. These materials are also available in Spanish. Please see the chart below for details.
First 6 months of program
You must present all 16 of these modules within the first 6 months of your lifestyle change program. Introduction to the Program must come first. Otherwise, there is no required order.
However, we recommend that you present the next six modules in the order listed because they provide a foundation for the rest of the curriculum. We also recommend presenting Stay Motivated to Prevent T2 at the 6-month mark.
Interactive modules
Participant materials and handouts
These materials and handouts include the program schedule; tools to help participants track their food, fitness, and weight; and other important resources. Click here to view or download the supplemental handouts.
| Module | Description | Coach | Participant |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | View all 16 sessions in one PDF. | View [PDF – 5 MB] | View [PDF – 21 MB] |
| Program Overview | This module provides an overview of the PreventT2 Lifestyle Change Program, background, goals, explanation of the course structure, and your role as a coach. | View [PDF-1.4MB] | |
| Introduction to the Program | This module sets the stage for the entire Prevent T2 course. Must be presented at the first session. |
View [PDF-1.1MB] | View [PDF-4.5MB] |
| Get Active to Prevent T2 | This module provides the core principles of getting active. Recommended at the second session. |
View [PDF-2.0MB] | View [PDF-4.5MB] |
| Track Your Activity | This module provides the core principles of tracking activity. Recommended at the third session. |
View [PDF-1.5MB] | View [PDF-2.2MB] |
| Eat Well to Prevent T2 | This module provides the core principles of healthy eating. Recommended at the fourth session. |
View [PDF-1.1MB] | View [PDF-5.2MB] |
| Track Your Food | This module provides the core principles of tracking food. Recommended at the fifth session. |
View [PDF-1.3MB] | View [PDF-5.7MB] |
| Get More Active | This module provides the core principles of increasing activity level. Recommended at the sixth session. |
View [PDF-1.4MB] | View [PDF-3.7MB] |
| Burn More Calories Than You Take In | This module provides the core principles of caloric balance. Recommended at the seventh session. |
View [PDF-1.6MB] | View [PDF-5.3MB] |
| Shop and Cook to Prevent T2 | This module teaches participants how to buy and cook healthy food. | View [PDF-1.1MB] | View [PDF-7.8MB] |
| Manage Stress | This module teaches participants how to reduce and deal with stress. | View [PDF-1.2MB] | View [PDF-3.6MB] |
| Find Time for Fitness | This module teaches participants how to find time to be active. | View [PDF-951KB] | View [PDF-5.6MB] |
| Cope with Triggers | This module teaches participants how to cope with triggers of unhealthy behaviors. | View [PDF-922KB] | View [PDF-5.2MB] |
| Keep Your Heart Healthy | This module teaches participants how to keep their heart healthy. | View [PDF-1.1MB] | View [PDF-3.9MB] |
| Take Charge of Your Thoughts | This module teaches participants how to replace harmful thoughts with helpful thoughts. | View [PDF-1.2MB] | View [PDF-2.8MB] |
| Get Support | This module teaches participants how to get support for their healthy lifestyle. | View [PDF-1.1MB] | View [PDF-4.2MB] |
| Eat Well Away from Home | This module teaches participants how to stay on track with their eating goals at restaurants and social events. | View [PDF-1.2MB] | View [PDF-5.8MB] |
| Stay Motivated to Prevent T2 | This module helps participants reflect on their progress and keep making positive changes over the next 6 months. Recommended at the 6-month mark. |
View [PDF-1.1MB] | View [PDF-4.0MB] |
Last 6 months of program
You must present at least six of these 10 modules during the last 6 months of your program. The Prevent T2—for Life! module must come last. Otherwise, there is no required order.
| Module | Description | Coach | Participant |
|---|---|---|---|
| When Weight Loss Stalls | This module teaches participants how to start losing weight again when their weight loss slows down or stops. | View [PDF-1.1MB] | View [PDF-4.9MB] |
| Take a Fitness Break | This module teaches participants how to overcome barriers to taking a 2-minute fitness break every 30 minutes. | View [PDF-1.1MB] | View [PDF-2.3MB] |
| Stay Active to Prevent T2 | This module teaches participants how to cope with some challenges of staying active. | View [PDF-1.2MB] | View [PDF-5.7MB] |
| Stay Active Away from Home | This module teaches participants how to stay on track with their fitness goals when they travel for work or pleasure. | View [PDF-1.2MB] | View [PDF-3.3MB] |
| More About T2 | This module gives participants a deeper understanding of type 2 diabetes. | View [PDF-1.1MB] | View [PDF-4.5MB] |
| More About Carbs | This module gives participants a deeper understanding of carbohydrates. | View [PDF-1.3MB] | View [PDF-6.3MB] |
| Have Healthy Food You Enjoy | This module teaches participants how to have healthy food that they enjoy. | View [PDF-1.3MB] | View [PDF-4.7MB] |
| Get Enough Sleep | This module teaches participants how to cope with the challenges of getting enough sleep. | View [PDF-772KB] | View [PDF-3.9MB] |
| Get Back on Track | This module teaches participants what to do when they get off track with their eating or fitness goals. | View [PDF-1.2MB] | View [PDF-3.5MB] |
| Prevent T2—for Life! | This module helps participants reflect on their progress and keep making positive changes over the long term. Presented at the last session. |
View [PDF-1.5MB] | View [PDF-4.9MB] |
2012 CDC-developed curriculum and handouts
In addition to PreventT2, the 2012 CDC-developed curriculum is nationally approved for use. Before using the 2012 curriculum, please read the terms and conditions.
Supplemental handouts
Lifestyle Coach Log [PDF-857KB]
Use the lifestyle coach log to record participants' data for each session.
Fitness Log [PDF-438KB]
Encourage participants to use their fitness log each day to track their minutes of activity (starting after the Track Your Activity module). The activity should be of at least a moderate pace. Participants show their fitness log at the start of each session.
Food Log [PDF-2.1MB]
Participants are encouraged to use their food log to track their eating (starting after the Track Your Food module).
Weight Log [PDF-731KB]
At each session, weigh participants in private and let them know how much they weigh. Participants may record this number in their weight log.
Action Plan Journal [PDF-4.3MB]
Participants are encouraged to make a new action plan during each session and to try it at home.
Other materials:
Program Meeting Schedule [PDF-445KB] – Program meeting schedule for participants.
Quick Guide [PDF-3.9MB] – Tips to reach and stay at a healthy weight.
Ready, Set, Quit! [PDF-3.8MB] – Tips for how to quit smoking.
Certificate of Completion [PDF-445KB] – May be given to participants at the last session.