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Burn Along
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www.burnalong.com
FREE!!!
Use the QR code above to register and invite
4-friends or family members to use this app!
Highmark – Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
DPP What is Pre-diabetes?
Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, which
can lead to type 2 diabetes. 84 million Americans (1 in 3 US adults have
prediabetes, and 90% don’t know it)
• Body Mass Index of 25 or greater
• Fasting Blood Glucose of 100-125mg/dl
• No current or previous diagnosis of diabetes
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a structured lifestyle and health behavior change program with the goal of preventing the
onset of type 2 diabetes in individuals who are pre-diabetic. The program includes:
• Classroom-style setting (in-person or on-line/mobile program) – currently online only
• Program length - 12 months
• Welcome kit with cellular wireless scale
• Personalized coaching through 1 on 1 telephonic chat sessions and small group coaching sessions.
• Online app and web dashboard including food, weight, and activity tracking
• Online proactive and reactive messaging
Log into www.highmarkbcbs.com and take the DPP quiz to see if you qualify for the program, then enroll from there!
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