Overview

More than one in three U.S. adults has prediabetes, but 90% don't know it. This increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Prediabetes means blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet diabetes—and it can be reversed!

Alaska offers in-person and online Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP) with health coaches, education, and support to encourage healthier eating, increased activity, and lasting lifestyle changes.

Who qualifies?

These programs are for people who are at risk of developing diabetes, including people who have prediabetes. In general, if you are at higher risk, you will qualify.

  • Have a recent blood test showing prediabetes
  • Were previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
  • Have a high-risk result on the prediabetes risk test (below)

Prediabetes Risk Test: 

Take the Prediabetes Quiz

How to sign up

Reach out to the following organizations in your community to learn about how to enroll in a Diabetes Prevention Program or similar healthy living programs. These programs help you lose weight or stay at healthy weight, lower blood sugar, and prevent diabetes.

Find an Alaska-based program near you

Anchorage

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Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
4951 Business Park Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-743-7200
Spanish: Yes

Southcentral Foundation
Diabetes Education Program
4320 Diplomacy Drive, Suite 1121
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-4380

YMCA of Anchorage
5323 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone: 907-563-3211 Ext: 104

Bethel

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Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
PO Box 528
Bethel, AK 99559
907-543-6049

Fairbanks

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Tanana Chiefs Conference
Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center
1717 West Cowles Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-451-6682, Ext: 3768

University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service 
Tanana District Office
Diabetes Prevention Program
1000 University Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: 907-474-2426

Haines

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Southeast Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Haines Health Center
131 1st Avenue
Haines, AK 99827
907-766-6300

Homer

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Seldovia Village Tribe
880 East End Road
Homer, AK 99603
907-226-2228

Juneau

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Southeast Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Ethel Lund Medical Center
1200 Salmon Creek Lane
Juneau, AK 99801
907-463-4040

Kenai

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Kenaitze Indian Tribe
508 Upland Street
Kenai, AK 99611
907-335-7582

Ketchikan

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Ketchikan Indian Community
2960 Tongass Ave.
Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-228-9428

Kotzebue

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Maniilaq Association
733 2nd Avenue
Kotzebue, AK 99752
907-442-7455

Sitka

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Southeast Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
222 Tongass Drive
Sitka, AK 99835
907-966-2411

Soldotna

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Central Peninsula Hospital
250 Hospital Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
907-714-4404

Wasilla

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Capstone Clinic
3122 E Meridian Park Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
907-357-9590

Program list updated in June 2025.

How to use

In-Person Diabetes Prevention Program

A trained coach leads this program recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The coach will help you change certain aspects of your lifestyle, like eating healthier, reducing stress, and getting more physical activity. The program also includes group support from others who share your goals and struggles.

Online Diabetes Prevention Program

Alaska’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Program has partners that offer online Diabetes Prevention Programs to eligible Alaska adults. They provide personalized programs designed to help you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Online programs also match participants with a coach to provide support in making health changes.

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