Community Health

Diabetes Prevention Program

A culturally tailored lifestyle change program to prevent or delay onset of Type 2 Diabetes in Asian communities.

Objective

Build knowledge and implement lifestyle changes for improved health and wellbeing.

Upcoming Program Details

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

QARI's Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is designed to support Asian communities with high risk of diabetes.

The year-long program teaches participants to make lasting lifestyle changes—like eating healthier, adding physical activity into their daily routine, and improving coping skills.

Research shows that participating in the lifestyle change program can cut risk of type 2 diabetes in half.

QARI currently offers in-person DPP Cohorts in Boston, MA and New York City, NY. For registrations and inquiries, please email smile@quincyasianresources.org or call 617-472-2200.

Program Eligibility

Program eligibility is determined based on a screening survey that measures your risk level for diabetes. Our trained staff will support all interested individuals to check their eligibility for the DPP.

Individuals are also eligible for the DPP program if:

(A) they have blood A1C levels between 5.7-6.3% ;

(B) they have or have previously been diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus.

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To check if you are eligible for the DPP, please email smile@quincyasianresources.org or call 617-472-2200.

Program Format

Each DPP cohort will complete a total of 22 sessions over two phases. Each session is 1 hour long.

Sessions 1-16: Once a week.

Sessions 17-22: Once a month.

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All DPP sessions are designed for in-person attendance at our program locations. Our program is currently offered in Mandarin and Cantonese.

Program Locations

QARI currently offers DPP cohorts in both Boston, MA and in New York City, NY. Program locations for each region are listed below.

MA:

South Cove Community Health Center (885 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111)

Quincy Tower (5 Oak St W, Boston, MA 02116)

NY:

VNS Health Community Center (136-52 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354)

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (131-72 40th Road, Flushing, NY 11354)

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Program Highlights

The DPP is part of a 5-year project funded by the CDC to help advance prevention and management of type 2 diabetes.

QARI's CDC 2320 Project aims to advance diabetes prevention and management in priority populations.

Our key project partners include Dr. Tam Nguyen of Boston College, Joslin Diabetes Center’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI), South Cove Community Health Center, and Enhance Asian Community on Health (EACH).

Access to DSMES (Management)

Strengthen self-care practices by improving access, appropriateness, and feasibility of diabetes self- management education and support (DSMES) services for priority populations.

Prevention of Diabetes-Related Complications

Prevent diabetes complications for priority populations through early detection.

Access to DPP (Prevention)

Increase enrolment and retention of priority populations in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle intervention and the MDPP by improving access, appropriateness, and feasibility of the programs.

E-Referral System Development

Support the development of multi-directional e-referral systems that support electronic exchange of information between health care, CBOs, and DPP/DSME providers.

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