State health launches diabetes prevention speakers bureau

“The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announces the launch of a Colorado Diabetes Prevention Program Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau includes dynamic speakers from across Colorado with a variety of expertise in diabetes prevention. These speakers can provide informative presentations that focus on raising awareness about prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and the National DPP. If you have any questions, or would like to join the Speakers Bureau, please contact Becky DiOrio at becky.diorio@state.co.us.” [Source: COPrevent]

National Diabetes Month: New Tools to Help Providers and Patients

“November is National Diabetes Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness about diabetes and the countless people impacted by it. The American Diabetes Association has partnered with the American Association of Diabetes Educators and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to publish a joint position statement about the importance of self-management, education, and support for patients living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.

The National Diabetes Education Program is also promoting new tools for providers. They’ve highlighted 10 guiding principles designed to help providers deliver high-quality care to patients with or at risk for diabetes. For more information and resources for people with diabetes, family and caregivers, health care professionals, and the community, visit NDEP’s website here.

Colorado has also been greatly impacted by type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Nearly half a million Coloradans suffer from the disease, and more than 1 in 3 Coloradans has prediabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program is aimed at providing those Coloradans with the education and support they need to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes. Click here to learn more about the DPP in Colorado. For a list of CDC-recognized DPP programs in Colorado, click here.” [Source: COPrevent]

Latinas with prediabetes may benefit from promotora-led Diabetes Prevention Program

“In a Latina population at high risk for type 2 diabetes, a Promotora-Led Diabetes Prevention Program delivered by lay community health workers, or promotoras, was feasible, acceptable and effective, according to study findings published in The Diabetes Educator. Each Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) session was led by a promotora in Spanish, and the primary outcome was weight change over the 12-month study period.

During the study period, participants achieved an average 5.6% reduction in body weight, with 42% achieving the 7% weight-loss goal and 58% achieving at least the 5% weight-loss goal. By 12 months, 30% of participants reverted to normoglycemia. The researchers also found that there were significant pre- and post-intervention reductions for waist circumference, diastolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and insulin levels. Perceived stress, anxiety and depression mean scores all decreased during the study period.

“The findings reported here suggest that delivery of the DPP by promotoras represents a promising approach for diabetes prevention in socioeconomically disadvantaged Latinas, a particularly high-risk population,” the researchers wrote. In Colorado, there are several organizations that offer the DPP in Spanish. To locate a Spanish DPP program in Colorado, call 1-800 DIABETES. To learn more about the DPP in Colorado, visit our website.” [Source: COPrevent]

Become a Lifestyle Coach to Deliver the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program

“Viridian Health Management has added additional online training classes to become a Lifestyle Coach to deliver the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Registration is now open and seats are limited. The training is a dynamic blend of independent learning and weekly live web-based discussions.

There are two upcoming sessions: November 11 – December 9 (registration closes November 7) and January 6-29 (registration closes January 2). Both sessions include live web-based discussions that occur every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. (PST)/12 p.m. (CST). Cost is $495. Click here to register.” [Source: COPrevent]

Employers play an important role in diabetes prevention

“Over 86 million US adults- more than 1 in 3 - have prediabetes. A person with prediabetes has a blood sugar level higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Without lifestyle changes to improve their health, 15% to 30% of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years.

Employers play an important role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes by offering the Diabetes Prevention Program as a covered health benefit to their employees. To promote prediabetes awareness and help prevent type 2 diabetes, employers can:

• Encourage employees to call 1-800-DIABETES to find a Diabetes Prevention Program in their area
• Use pre-existing communication channels to educate employees about their risk for prediabetes and the Diabetes Prevention Program
• Negotiate with their health plan to include the Diabetes Prevention Program as a covered health benefit

For more information about adding the Diabetes Prevention Program as a covered health benefit, contact Becky DiOrio becky.diorio@state.co.us.” [Source: COPrevent]

Lifestyle Change programs for individuals with diabetes and prediabetes are cost effective

“The average medical expenditures among people diagnosed with diabetes were 2.3 times higher than people without diabetes, according to the 2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report.

A recent study conducted at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that participants who were assigned to an intensive lifestyle change program focused on diet and exercise experienced statistically significant average savings compared to individuals assigned to a standard diabetes support program. Financial savings stemmed from fewer hospitalizations, shorter hospital stays, and a reduction in prescription medication usage.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force released an evidence-based recommendation in favor of programs that actively encourage those at increased risk for type 2 diabetes to eat healthier and be more physically active. The Task Force also concluded from the economic evidence that combined diet and physical activity promotion programs to prevent type 2 diabetes among people at increased risk are cost-effective.

The CDC-led lifestyle change program is the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Currently in Colorado there are over 20 recognized programs. For more information on the Diabetes Prevention Program in Colorado, please visit our informational website.” [Source: COPrevent]

Diabetes Prevention Program: CAAH New Class Schedules

“Live Well 4 Diabetes Prevention Program: FREE classes, hosted by the Center for African American Health, starting this fall in your neighborhood- contact Michele Duvall at (303) 355- 3423 ext. 113 to register or for additional program information. Click here to view the schedule of new classes.” [Source: COPrevent]

Two grant opportunities for safety net clinics!

“The AMA Foundation and AmeriCares have both released Requests for Proposals for two separate grant programs supporting safety net clinics. Both grant programs will provide two-year grants of $10,000 to clinics to implement the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The goal of these programs is to increase the identification of prediabetes among clinic patients and improve their health-related outcomes.

Please note that while these programs are similar, they have separate application processes, implementation requirements and eligibility guidelines:

• AmeriCares Transforming Prediabetes Care Initiative grant application
• AMA Foundation’s Healthy Communities/Healthy America grant application
• Chart comparison of both grant programs

Interested clinics should carefully review both organizations’ programs to determine which opportunity is the best fit for them. Clinics will only be accepted into one of these two programs. The deadline for submitting your application/ proposal to both programs is September 22, 2014. We encourage you to consider applying for one of these grant opportunities. Contact information is provided on each organization’s web site should you have any questions.” [Source: AmeriCares and AMA Foundation]

CDPHE & CBS4 Prediabetes Spanish Language Campaign

“One in three U.S. adults has prediabetes; most are unaware they are at risk. CBS4 is continuing its prediabetes campaign to raise awareness through May 2014. The campaign is designed to educate consumers about risk factors that lead to type 2 diabetes and drive enrollment into the Diabetes Prevention Program.

The campaign is targeting Spanish speaking consumers in Denver. CBS4 has partnered with Entravision (Univision TV, KPXk and KJMN Radio) to produce Spanish language television and radio spots.  Spanish speaking consumers are directed to a custom website, which provides educational information on prediabetes risk factors, and encourages a call to 1-800 Diabetes to learn more. CBS Outdoor assets at bus shelters, outdoor benches and billboards  further extend the campaign reach and can be seen around the Denver metro in various locations. To learn more about the Diabetes Prevention Program in Colorado, please visit our home page.”  [Source: COPrevent]

March 10 and 11 Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training in Denver

“Is your organization planning on delivering the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program – the nation’s foremost evidence-based program for the prevention of type 2 diabetes?

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with the Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) at Emory University to bring National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training to Colorado on March 10 and 11, 2014.

This training will be March 10 and 11, 9:00am – 5:00pm both days at Daniels Fund | 101 Monroe Street | Denver, CO 80206.  The fee is $670 per person, which includes all training materials.  Click here to register for the training by February 24th.

Learn more about DTTAC Lifestyle Coach Training.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

Who is a candidate for diabetes prevention?

“An estimated 80 million Americans have prediabetes, yet only one in 10 is aware of it.  Few patients take advantage of a prevention program like the Diabetes Prevention Program that can help them avoid type 2 diabetes.  Eligibility for participation in the evidence-based program is open to overweight and obese adults who have a recent blood test scores in the prediabetic range, or who score nine or more points on the CDC’s prediabetes screening test.  Have your patients or clients call 1-800-DIABETES to find Diabetes Prevention Programs in Colorado.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

Diabetes’ Impact on Colorado Fact Sheet Released

“The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released a new fact sheet on diabetes.  See the Diabetes’ Impact on Colorado Fact Sheet. The number of adult Coloradans with diabetes has soared 157% during the past decade, from 4.7% in 2003 to 7.4% in 2012.

Help is available for Coloradans at risk for diabetes.  The Diabetes Prevention Program, now being offered by the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, the American Diabetes Association and community groups across Colorado can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. For more information or to enroll in a Diabetes Prevention Program, call 1-800-DIABETES.”  [Source: COPrevent]

11/5 and 11/6 Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training in Denver

“The Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) will offer a Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training in Denver, Colorado on November 5 - 6, 2013. Is your organization planning on delivering the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program - the nation's foremost evidence-based program for the prevention of type 2 diabetes? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with the Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) at Emory University to bring National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training to Colorado.

DTTAC Lifestyle Coach Training is a highly interactive, 2-day, in-person training with an expert DTTAC Master Trainer that provides your Lifestyle Coaches with the skills, knowledge and experience that they need to successfully facilitate the proven-effective lifestyle change program.

Dates: Tuesday, November 5–Wednesday, November 6, 2013; 9:00 am – 5:00pm both days

Location: Daniels Fund, 101 Monroe Street, Denver, CO 80206 (see http://www.danielsfund.org/About-Us/Location.asp)

Fee: $670 per person (Online payment option is available. The fee includes all training materials. Participants will break for lunch on their own.)

Register: Click here for more information and to register for the training by October 7th.” [Source: COPrevent]

The Diabetes Prevention Program

"Preventing diabetes among future parents can decrease chronic disease in their children. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is an ideal way to help women of reproductive age who are at risk for type 2 diabetes decrease both their risk and their weight, therefore decreasing their baby's future risk of obesity and diabetes.  Learn more:  The Predisposition to Obesity and Diabetes in Offspring of Diabetic Mothers.

The Diabetes Prevention Program has been proven to help people with pre-diabetes lower their blood sugar levels and prevent type 2 diabetes.  Taught by trained lifestyle coaches, this 16-week program includes weekly sessions on nutrition, reading food labels, dealing with stress without overeating and increasing physical activity. 

Eligibility for the DPP includes, but is not limited to, overweight and sedentary adults and women with a history of gestational diabetes. Please call 1-800-DIABETES or go here to find recognized DPP programs in Colorado."  [Source:  COPrevent]