KDN Workgroups
KDN has four active workgroups that develop strategic priorities
to improve diabetes outcomes across Kentucky.
Diabetes Prevention Workgroup
Co-Chair:
Beth Ackerman
beth.ackerman@louisville.edu
Co-Chair:
Terry Gehrke
tag@balancedwellnessky.com
Purpose
This workgroup focuses on evidence-based strategies for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and seeks to partner with other organizations and entities also working on this issue.
Goals
Increase, Promote, and Facilitate:
- Awareness of and screening for PREDIABETES
- Evidence-based lifestyle change programs such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
- Referrals to DPP
- Training opportunities for DPP coaches
- DPP reimbursement strategies
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Diabetes Prevention Workgroup Efforts Include:
Sharing ideas, information, successes, and barriers among healthcare professionals, payers, employers, the public and other interested advocates to expand DPP availability across KentuckyBY INCREASING THE:
- Public service awareness messages about PREDIABETES, the need to be screened, and the availability of DPP
- Number of healthcare professionals who provide screening and referral for PREDIABETES
- Number of Kentucky CDC-recognized DPP organizations and supporting their sustainability
- Tracking and sharing of DPP locations and class offerings
- Attendance at DPP sessions
- Coverage of DPP as a health benefit... and more
Diabetes Prevention Program
Tools and Resources
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is an evidence-based program proven to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes. DPP is designed for people with
Find local, state, and national DPP resources here.
Download PDF files by clicking on your selection.
Annual Workplans:
Not Yet Available