Find out why we are a Full Plus CDC-Recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)! Our STOP-D program offers engaging interactive Zoom classes, personal and tailored coaching, social support, motivations, and nutrition consultations.

STOP-D is an evidence-based year-long lifestyle change program that helps participants at risk for type 2 diabetes adopt sustainable, healthy choices to achieve weight loss, and become physically active. DPP has been proven to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for individuals aged 60 and older) compared to usual care.

Learn more with Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Erika Deshmukh MS, RDN, CDCES, dipACLM, MB-EAT. Erika has more than a decade of extensive experience leading DPP sessions with a passion for lifestyle change, mindful eating, and healthy hearts. Join us to see if STOP-D is a good fit for you. 

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

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STOP-D is an engaging yearlong, CDC Full-Plus Recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program, aimed at losing body weight in a sustainable way to lower blood sugars and prevent and/or better manage diabetes. This high-touch, comprehensive and structured program, includes interactive zoom classes, your own personalized lifestyle coach, meetings with a registered dietitian, group support, and much more!

Classes are Led by Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Erika Deshmukh MS, RDN, CDCES, dipACLM, MB-EAT. Erika has more than a decade of extensive experience leading DPP sessions with a passion for lifestyle change, mindful eating, and healthy hearts. 

STOP-D includes:

- Comprehensive clinical and lifestyle risk assessment

- Detailed recommendations based on your profile

- 22+ interactive zoom sessions covering the National Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum

- 4+ evidence-based workshops on Lifestyle MEDS (Meditation,Exercise,DietandSleep)

- 14-16+ personal coaching sessions

- Group/social support and weekly motivations

**Payment does not include comprehensive laboratory tests fee of $100