Diabetes Prevention Program
AADE’s Diabetes Prevention Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 79 million adults in the U.S. (one in three) have prediabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) brings an evidence-based Lifestyle Change Program for preventing type 2 diabetes to local communities.
In 2012, CDC selected AADE as one of 6 partner organizations to assist in expanding the reach of the National DPP. This is an exciting opportunity because it highlights the leadership role that diabetes educators can play in diabetes prevention efforts. An overarching goal of this project is to make the Lifestyle Change Program a covered healthcare benefit for people with prediabetes.
In mapping out AADE’s DPP, 12 target states were chosen: Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. As of December 14th, 2012, the funding opportunity announcement for the DPP was posted in MYAADE NETWORK on the 12 target states CBs and 10 COIs. Emails about the funding opportunity were sent to DEAP program coordinators for 184 programs in the 12 the target states. Emails also went to eligible subscribers (total 4,730) in all 22 groups from MY AADE NETWORK.
AADE had a tremendous response to our RFPs and received applications from all over the country. All filled out the Site Readiness Assessment Application and submitted them to AADE by the January 31, 2013 deadline. The applications were evaluated with a focus on current capacity and future prospective as it aligned with the goals of the National DPP.
We are grateful for the all inquiries and grant submissions. AADE appreciates your support and efforts in the realm of diabetes prevention!
The 2013 AADE DPP sites are listed below:
UAB Medicine/The Kirklin Clinic- Birmingham, AL
Lakeland Regional Medical Center Foundation- Lakeland, FL
Martin Health System- Jensen Beach, FL
Winter Haven Hospital- Winter Haven, FL
Baptist Health Louisville- Louisville, KY
Central Baptist Hospital- Lexington, KY
King’s Daughters Medical Center- Ashland, KY
Saint Joseph Hospital- Lexington, KY
West Jefferson Medical Center- Marrero, LA
Holland Hospital- Holland, MI
MedNetOne health Solutions- Rochester, MI
Metropolitan Hospital- Wyoming, MI
Spectrum Health Hospital- Grand Rapids, MI
University Pharmacy - Detroit, MI
Keyhabits Diabetes Management & Supplies- Hazlehurst, MS
UMA Diabetes Endocrine Center- Athens, OH
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma- Choctaw, OK
Norman Regional Health System- Norman, OK
Northeast Tribal Health System- Miami, OK
Abington Health- Willow Grove, PA
Achieving Better Control, Inc. - Lower Gwynedd, PA
The Chester County Hospital- West Chester, PA
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians- N. Charleston, SC
H.E.R.O. LLC- Antioch, TN
Laughlin Memorial Hospital- Greeneville, TN
Methodist Lebonheur healthcare Memphis Hospitals- Germantown, TN
Northcrest Medical Center (NCMC) Endocrinology Clinic- Springfield, TN
Williamson Medical Center- Franklin, TN
Monongalia General Hospital- Morgantown, WV
St. Patrick Hospital Foundation (Multistate) - Missoula, MT
Staff members from the selected sites will receive Lifestyle Coach training by DTTAC and will be recruiting qualified program participants to begin implementation of DPP before June 2013.
AADE plans to grow the DPP by selecting and funding additional AADE DPP Sites and cohorts, pending availability of funds. In addition, we will be working CDC and their other partners on marketing of the National DPP to employers and third party insurers with the aim of offering it as reimbursable benefit to employees. Updates will be posted on the AADE website. Stay tuned to learn more and to hear about future opportunities.
For questions, contact: dpp@aadenet.org
More information on the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) and the evidence-based Lifestyle Change Program curriculum can be found on the CDC website.