Global DROP: Turning Knowledge into Action
DROP
Diabetes Reversal and Obesity Prevention
We’re not just raising awareness. We’re helping people reverse diabetes and obesity with the tools, coaching, and motivation they need to succeed.
Are you one of the over 98 million who have Pre-diabetes but don’t know it?
38.1M
U.S adults with diabetes, of which 8.7 million are undiagnosed.
(ADA, 2024)
98M
Estimated adults with prediabetes, 37.9% of the U.S. adult population.
(CDC, 2024)
42%
U.S. obesity prevalence in 2017-2018, up from 30.5% in 1999-2000.
(CDC, 2020)
38.1M
U.S Adults with diabetes, of which 8.7 million are undiagnosed
98M
U.S Adults with prediabetes 37.9% of the U.S. Adult population
42%
U.S. obesity prevalence in 2017-2018, up from 30.5% in 1999-2000 (CDC, 2020)
What Is Global DROP?
(Diabetes Reversal and Obesity Prevention)
Most health programs talk about facts, risks, and scary statistics. At Global DROP, we go further:
We train Certified Lifestyle Coaches to guide real behavior change.- We provide practical tools people can use every day — not just advice.
- We empower communities with programs that work before diagnosis — when prevention matters most.
- We give people tools to reverse the diseases including an App that helps to motivate them to take steps to reverse their disease — not just lifelong management.
We’re not another awareness campaign. We’re a movement to change lives.
The world faces Twin Global Crises: Obesity + Type 2 Diabetes
537 million people worldwide live with diabetes — most of it preventable.
Diabetes costs over $1.1 trillion each year in global healthcare spending.
Obesity affects 1 billion people and is projected to cost $4.32 trillion annually by 2035.
Obesity and diabetes fuel other diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and even Alzheimer’s.
Yet most programs focus on treatment, not prevention or reversal. Global DROP is here to change that narrative.
This Isn’t A Clinic
It’s A Global Movement
DROP helps people reverse diabetes and prevent obesity by addressing what really drives change: behavior.
Motivate People Daily
Support groups, online communities, and proven strategies
Work in Communities
Meeting people where they live, work, worship, and shop
Real Strategies
Leverages science-backed strategies for real-world impact
Compassion
Builds support systems that prioritize equity and compassion
What Our Participant’s Say?
Former Participant, Kenya
DROP didn’t just change my diet—it changed my mindset. I feel stronger, healthier, and more in control of my future.
Former Participant, Brazil
What I loved most was the community. Knowing I wasn’t alone made all the difference—and now I’m helping others do the same.
Former participant, USA
Thanks to DROP, I didn’t just lose weight—I reversed my diabetes, reduced my meds, and got my life back.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Tracey Wallace, MD
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Tracey C. Wallace is a family medicine doctor in Atlanta, Georgia, affiliated with multiple hospitals including Northside Hospital Atlanta and Northside Hospital Forsyth.
Steve & Karen Wickham
Distinguished Speaker
Our distinguished speaker brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the DROP Conference.
Dr. Debbie Wallace
America’s Public Health Crusader
Dr. Debbie Coleman Wallace is a trained Preventive Care Specialist with over 20 years of experience in public health.
Be Part of the Solution
Whether you’re a health professional, teacher, parent, or student, you can help us:
Global DROP Conference Nov 9-11 Hybrid event
100% free both in-person in Atlanta, GA or online via globaldiabetesconference.com click here for more information about this conference and to Register because it’s Free, but space is limited. We have sold out free tickets before so Register now!
We’re empowering young people to create music, art, videos, and campaigns that inspire their peers to take action.
Drop That Weight!
Drop That Diabetes!
DROP Obesity Off This Planet!
