Welcome to the UNL Diabetes Prevention Program. This new program is a partner program of the National Diabetes Prevention Program facilitated by the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.
The key components of this program include:
A CDC-approved curriculum with lessons, handouts, and other resources to help you make healthy changes.
A Lifestyle Coach, specially trained to lead the program, to help you learn new skills, encourage you to set and meet goals, and keep you motivated. The coach will also facilitate discussions and help make the program fun and engaging.
A support group of people with similar goals and challenges. Together, you can share ideas, celebrate successes, and work to overcome obstacles. In some programs, the participants stay in touch with each other during the week. It may be easier to make changes when you're working as a group than doing it on your own.
Click here for a video sneak peak of the program!
Time commitment
The program runs for 1 year.
- During the first 6 months of the program, you'll meet about once a week.
- During the second 6 months, you'll meet once or twice a month.
UNL is offering this program in a hybrid format FREE for UNL employees. The program will be offered in two separate groups:
Mondays 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST
Thursdays 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST
Individuals who register will have the option of attending their meetings in person or virually through zoom. The in-person meeting location is at the Campus Recreation Center located on City Campus in room 56.
To learn more about eligibility, registration, and for more information on this program please view below!
Program Eligibility
The minimum requirements for enrollment in this program include:
- Be 18 years or older
- Currently employed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Not be previously diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Not currently pregnant
Must meet 1 of the following requirements:
- Had a blood test result in the prediabetes range within the past year (includes any of these tests and results):
- Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7%–6.4%
- Fasting plasma glucose: 100–125 mg/dL
- 2-hour plasma glucose (after a 75g glucose load): 140–199 mg/dL.
- Had a diagnosis of gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy
- Received a high-risk result ( score of 5 or higher) on the Prediabetes Risk Test.
*Special Notice*
If group space allows, we will accept participants into this program who identify as a support provider for an individual who has been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and who is unable to enroll in this group. Please contact the Assistant Director of Employee Wellness, Annalisa Davenport, to learn more about this opportunity.
Program Registration
Monday Group
This group will meet Monday's from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST starting on January 27th, 2025. The in-person meeting location will be at the City Campus Recreation Center in Room 56.
Thursday Group
This group will meet on Thursdays starting on January 30 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST. The in-person meeting location will be at the City Campus Recreation Center in room 56.
Schedule and Meeting Topics
The schedule below indicates the dates and themes that will be discussed. Please note the schedule adjusts from meeting weekly to monthly starting in June!
| Week of | Theme |
| 1/27/2025 | Introduction to the Program |
| 2/3/2025 | Get Active to Prevent Type 2 |
| 2/10/2025 | Track Your Activity |
| 2/17/2025 | Eat Well to Prevent Type 2 |
| 2/24/2025 | Track Your Food |
| 3/3/2025 | Get More Active |
| 3/10/2025 | Energy In, Energy Out |
| 3/24/2025 | Eating to Support Your Health Goals |
| 3/31/2025 | Manage Stress |
| 4/7/2025 | Find Time For Fitness |
| 4/14/2025 | Cope with Triggers |
| 4/21/2025 | Keep Your Heart Healthy |
| 4/28/2025 | Take Charge of Your Thoughts |
| 5/5/2025 | Get Support |
| 5/12/2025 | Eat Well Away From Home |
| 5/19/2025 | Stay Motivated to Prevent T2 |
| 6/19/2025 | Stay Active Away From Home |
| 7/14/2025 | When Weight Loss Stalls |
| 8/11/2025 | Get Enough Sleep |
| 9/15/2024 | Have Healthy Food You Enjoy |
| 10/13/2024 | Take a Fitness Break |
| 11/10/2025 | More about T2 |
| 12/8/2025 | Prevent T2- For Life! |
Schedule Notes:
- We will not meet during the following weeks:
- March 17th ( Spring Break)
- Weekly Meetings end after May 19th and switch to monthly session in June 2025