Requirements for CDC Recognition

To gain CDC recognition, your organization must show that it can meet CDC standards and effectively deliver a proven diabetes prevention lifestyle change program.

Standards for CDC recognition include:

• Use of a CDC-approved curriculum. You can use a curriculum developed by CDC, or you can develop your own or use that of another organization (with permission), as long as CDC approves it.
• Ability to begin offering the lifestyle program within 6 months of receiving approval from CDC.
• Capacity and commitment to deliver the program over at least 1 year, including at least 16 sessions during the first 6 months and at least 6 sessions during the last 6 months.
• Ability to submit data on participants’ progress—including attendance, weight loss, and physical activity—every 12 months.
• Trained lifestyle coaches who can help build participants’ skills and confidence to make lasting lifestyle changes.
• Designated individual(s) to serve as the diabetes prevention program coordinator.

In addition, the recognition program requires that at least 50% of participants be diagnosed with prediabetes through blood testing (or have a history of gestational diabetes).

Learn more about the standards for recognition in the CDC Recognition Program Standards and Operating Procedures [PDF - 727KB].

Have questions about CDC recognition? Email dprpAsk@cdc.gov

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