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A No-Cost Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP)

Fruit Street – Diabetes for Medicare is a fully virtual, CDC-recognized Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) that helps eligible Medicare beneficiaries with prediabetes prevent or delay type 2 diabetes—at no cost to them.

The program delivers the proven CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change model via telehealth, led by registered dietitians and supported by digital tools and connected devices to promote lasting behavior change.

Covered by Medicare Part B at no cost for eligible beneficiaries.

What Is Fruit Street – Diabetes for Medicare?

Fruit Street’s Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program is an MDPP-approved, distance-learning version of the CDC’s National DPP, designed specifically for Medicare beneficiaries with prediabetes.

Participants enroll in a year-long, evidence-based lifestyle change program that focuses on:

  • Healthier eating
  • Increased physical activity
  • Sustainable weight loss
  • Stress management and habit formation

The goal is to reduce the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes and support long-term metabolic health.

Why Fruit Street for Medicare?

Nearly 1 in 2 Medicare beneficiaries has prediabetes, placing them at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes and related complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and vision loss.

The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) expanded model—delivered by Fruit Street—has been shown to reduce diabetes incidence and lower Medicare spending by addressing risk early.

Key advantages:

  • Approved MDPP supplier — covered under Medicare Part B

  • No copay, no deductible for eligible Medicare beneficiaries

  • National reach via telehealth, allowing participation from home

  • Scalable, outcomes-based preventive care aligned with CMS priorities

How the Fruit Street Medicare DPP Works

Fruit Street delivers MDPP using live, interactive Zoom classes and an integrated digital platform, following all CMS MDPP requirements for duration, session frequency, and engagement milestones.

Program Features:

  • 26 live group classes over 12 months, led by a registered dietitian

    • Core phase in the first 6 months
    • Maintenance phase in the second 6 months

  • Small groups (up to ~30 participants) for accountability and peer support

  • Wireless scale provided at no cost to Medicare participants for remote weight tracking

  • Food logging and physical activity tracking via mobile app

  • Photo-based meal logging and activity device syncing

  • Secure text messaging with dietitians and group support between sessions

Learn how Fruit Street MDPP integrates into your practice, health system, or Medicare Advantage plan.

Who Is Eligible?

Eligibility is defined by CMS for the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program. Medicare beneficiaries must:

  • Be enrolled in Medicare Part B

  • Have prediabetes based on qualifying lab values:

    • A1C 5.7–6.4%
    • Fasting plasma glucose 110–125 mg/dL
    • 2-hour plasma glucose 140–199 mg/dL after a 75g OGTT

  • Have a BMI ≥25 (≥23 if self-identified as Asian)

  • Have no prior diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes (except gestational diabetes)

  • Have no end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

Medicare covers MDPP once per lifetime for eligible beneficiaries.

How Fruit Street Supports Providers and Health Plans

Fruit Street offers simple, low-burden workflows for referral, enrollment, and reporting.

For clinicians and practices:

  • Patients can self-enroll online using their Medicare ID

  • Clinicians may also refer patients via online referral form or fax

  • Fruit Street manages:

    • Enrollment and onboarding
    • Class delivery and technology support
    • CMS billing and claims submission

For Medicare Advantage Plans & Health Systems:

  • Supports quality improvement and Star Ratings through diabetes prevention

  • Helps reduce downstream diabetes-related costs

  • Plans can contract with Fruit Street as an approved MDPP supplier

Cost to Participate

For clinicians and practices:

  • No cost for eligible Medicare Part B beneficiaries

  • No copays or deductibles

  • Fruit Street bills Medicare directly as an approved MDPP supplier

For Medicare Advantage Plans & Health Systems:

  • The same year-long program is available out-of-pocket for $500

  • Equivalent to approximately $19 per session

  • Ideal for adults with prediabetes who do not yet qualify for Medicare

(Select the Diabetes Prevention Program and follow enrollment instructions)

Ready to Connect Your Medicare Population to Fruit Street?

No cost to eligible Medicare patients. Proven results. Fully virtual.

Complete the form below to:

  • Partner with Fruit Street for MDPP
  • Refer Medicare beneficiaries
  • Explore integration for your clinic, health system, or Medicare Advantage plan