1. Diabetes PREVENTION Lifestyle Change Program
Presented by: M.R. Street Date: May 20, 2014
Overview & Benefits of CDC-Recognized Programs

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Diabetes is expected to grow from 14.5% of the population in to 32.7% in 2050
That’s 1 in 7 people with diabetes today…

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And 1 in 3 people with diabetes by 2050
Florida 3rd-hardest hit by diabetes
Something has to change!

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National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) et al
Lifestyle interventions can prevent onset of Type 2 Diabetes
5-7% loss of body weight

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Is diabetes prevention cost effective?

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Five-state study by CDC
Widespread implementation
Alter the 2050 expectation from 1 in 3 to 1 in 4

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Managing pre-diabetes
Weight loss of 5-7%
Moderate exercise for at least 150 minutes per week
Lifestyle interventions are feasible and more cost effective than medications.

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Florida Programs*:
County Health Depts.
Schools
YMCAs
IFAS – Institute of Food & Agr. Sciences
Diabetes Centers
Other Community Organizations
*List Provided

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Establish a Program:
Read Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program Standards
Specifically for prevention of Type 2 diabetes in people at high risk for diabetes.
Participants ≥ 18 years old
Participants enter program based on CDC Prediabetes Risk Test, history of gestational diabetes, or a blood based diagnostic test indicating prediabetes

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Required curriculum:
In-person
Lasting changes
BMI measurement
Use CDC’s curriculum
Submit other curriculum for review
16 core topics
15 post-core topics

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Florida Focus:
Increase provider referrals
Increase number of participants
Increase positive outcomes

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Conclusions
Delaying or preventing diabetes is cost effective
Identify high-risk patients
Refer to Lifestyle Change programs
Sustain interventions
Community programs to support prevention

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Together, we can turn the tide on the diabetes epidemic!

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Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention M.R. Street, MPH Medical/Program Analyst Sarah Cawthon Health Systems Program Manager