The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded the American Diabetes Association (ADA) a five-year cooperative agreement to develop a multi-sectoral network that supports national efforts to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in American adults with prediabetes. The cooperative agreement focuses on:
- Expanding the National DPP in six high-risk “Diabetes Belt” states—Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas.
- Identifying and addressing social determinants of health barriers for underserved populations who experience disproportionally high risk and burden for type 2 diabetes, including Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Americans aged 65 plus.
The CDC is investing in the ADA and three other recipients across the United States to solve many of the challenges that have limited National DPP adoption and ultimately bend the curve on the number of people developing type 2 diabetes.