Enroll in a CDC certified Diabetes Prevention Program

by | Nov 17, 2020 | Articles, Diabetes

Enroll in a CDC certified Diabetes Prevention Program

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes 

Are you or someone you know at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? You can assess your risk level by taking this CDC quiz. 

Anisha at Functional Medicine Lifestyle now offers a Type 2 Diabetes prevention program, a program created and certified by the CDC. Not sure if this is the right program for you? Find out here why you should participate in a Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program.  

Contact us today to find out when the next Diabetes Prevention Class is being offered! 

Diabetes is more common in the general population than you may think – based on the CDC’s 2020 National Diabetes Statistics report, 88 million people over the age of 18 have prediabetes. Diabetes is not necessarily always specific to one age group, race, lifestyle factors, or genetics. While some have higher risk factors, few are entirely immune to the disease. The CDC certified Diabetes Prevention Program can help you and your loved ones avoid the onset and complications of diabetes by educating yourself on risk factors, strategies to reduce your risk of becoming diabetic, and incorporating lifestyle changes. According to the studies done on the efficacy of the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), “participants in the lifestyle intervention losing 5-7% of their bodyweight experienced a 58% lower incidence of type 2 diabetes than those who did not receive the lifestyle intervention”.

DPP programs can be offered in person or online to ensure increased access among vulnerable or rural populations. Some employers and insurance carriers cover the cost of these programs. Check with your employer or insurance carrier to see if they cover the cost of attending one of these programs.

Key components of the program include:

  • CDC-approved curriculum with lessons, handouts, and other resources to help you make healthy changes.
  • A lifestyle coach, specially trained to lead the program, to help you learn new skills, encourage you to set and meet goals, and keep you motivated. The coach will also facilitate discussions and help make the program fun and engaging.
  • A support group of people with similar goals and challenges. Together, you can share ideas, celebrate successes, and work to overcome obstacles. In some programs, the participants stay in touch with each other during the week. It may be easier to make changes when you’re working as a group than doing it on your own

 

Additional Diabetes Resources:

  • The United States Diabetes Surveillance System is an interactive web application that provides national, state, and county diabetes data. Users can view the data in the form of customized maps, charts, or tables on desktop and mobile devices.
  • The Healthy People 2020 Diabetes website provides information about diabetes-specific objectives and recommended practices as part of the nation’s 10-year health agenda.
  • The National Diabetes Statistics Report is a CDC publication that provides updated statistics about diabetes in the United States for a scientific audience.